Panama Canal expansion in final stage

As of the end of May, the overall Expansion Program of the Panama Canal reportedly stood at 89.8% complete.

June 19 , 2015

First Chilean Navels en route to the U.S.

While Chilean Navel volumes shipped to the U.S. so far this campaign are lower than last year, they are expected to be up 8% for the season.

June 18 , 2015

Brazil reopens to Argentine pome fruit

Brazil is satisfied that agreed phytosanitary controls will prevent the codling moth from entering the country in Argentine apples and pears.

June 18 , 2015

China and Australia ink FTA

All tariffs on Australian horticultural products will be eliminated under the recently signed trade deal.

June 18 , 2015

U.S.: Mississippi blueberries hit India and UAE

Thousands of pounds of blueberries produced by a grower cooperative have for the first time been marketed in two emerging Asian markets.

June 18 , 2015

State of the Market - Week 24, 2015

The European kiwifruit market saw limited demand in week 24.

June 17 , 2015

Moldova resumes fruit exports to Russia

Russia has permitted the entry of several key fruit crops from Moldova, although the number of eligible companies remains limited.

June 17 , 2015

New Zealand apples set to beat 10-year target

With a record production season, it is anticipated the New Zealand apple industry could reach NZ$1 billion in annual export receipts ahead of schedule.

June 17 , 2015

British scientist awarded prestigious medal for pea genetics research

Research carried out by a U.K. scientist is said to have great potential for improving the whole EU pea industry.

June 17 , 2015

U.K.-bound produce worth millions lost due to migrant 'contamination'

The French government is being urged to take action over the migrant crisis at a key port, with more than US$15 million of produce having been thrown away this year.

June 16 , 2015