U.S.: IFCO and Walmart expand reusable plastic container deal

Walmart will initially use IFCO's new wood grain reusable plastic container to pack and ship dry produce including apples, potatoes, and citrus.

October 23 , 2015

NZ: Kiwifruit Claim to go to High Court next year

With the deadline for growers to sign up to the Kiwifruit Claim now having passed, the 212 claimants are seeking NZ$376 million in damages.

October 22 , 2015

Fyffes ends ties with Belize banana grower over drugs accusation

An Irish multinational says it will no longer buy bananas from a major Belize producer due to its links with a man U.S. authorities named as a drugs kingpin.

October 22 , 2015

Chile: Rain and snow further mitigate Coquimbo drought

A Chilean fruit industry representative says the Coquimbo region now has enough water to irrigation farms for two more years.

October 22 , 2015

Costa Rica forecasts banana losses of up to US$100M

Flooding that hit the Central American country earlier this year is causing ongoing problems for the banana and pineapple industries.

October 22 , 2015

State of the Market - Week 42, 2015

U.S. avocado prices were kept under pressure from abundant Mexican supply in week 42.

October 21 , 2015

Australia establishes AUD$1.2M national fruit fly council

The Queensland and Mediterranean fruit fly will be the focus of a new joint government and industry body in Australia.

October 21 , 2015

NZ: Record apple blossoms set scene for bumper crop

New Zealand's largest organic apple grower says a hot, sunny summer and cold, dry winter have been 'ideal' for the fruit coming on.

October 21 , 2015

HLB detected in northeastern Mexican state

The Asian citrus psyllid has been found in three citrus orchards in a Mexican region bordering the U.S. state of Texas.

October 20 , 2015

Peru expects positive mango season despite El Niño threat

Peru's mango industry body says production could reach as high as 140,000MT this campaign.

October 20 , 2015