Mexican Authorities find drugs in Colombian fruit pulp

Some 24,000kg of frozen berries exported to Mexico from Colombia were found to have diluted cocaine inside.

July 31 , 2015

Egyptian port development to allow ship movement all day and night

The construction of a side channel near Egypt's Suez Canal, partly funded by an APM Terminals subsidiary, will divert traffic from the main entrance.

July 31 , 2015

U.S.: School nutrition leaders to prep produce industry for Capitol Hill

Fruit and vegetable standards in schools are under attack in Washington D.C., says United Fresh.

July 30 , 2015

Millennials key to Brazilian produce marketing success

Fresh Insight founder Elena Ozeritskaya will be giving her thoughts on tapping consumer trends at PMA Fresh Connections: Brazil next month.

July 30 , 2015

Mango farmland triples in Argentina

Argentina is not usually associated with mangoes, but growers in the country's north are capitalizing on fast-growing demand.

July 30 , 2015

State of the Market - Week 30, 2015

Chilean kiwifruit achieved a good sales pace in China and Mexico during week 30.

July 29 , 2015

Australia: Melbourne Market opening postponed

Australia's vegetable growers raised concerns about moving operations to the new Melbourne Market too soon. It appears their calls have been heeded.

July 29 , 2015

Mexican lime growers make the most of South Korean market opening

Some nine months after gaining approval for exports to South Korea, Mexican lime growers have shipped more than 300MT to the country.

July 29 , 2015

U.K.: Tesco worker finds £1M cocaine stash in banana boxes

Thames Valley Police have confirmed Class A drugs were found in a fruit consignment at a supermarket in Wokingham.

July 29 , 2015

Australia: U.K. firm raises stake in Costa Group

Mondrian Investment Partners has increased its shareholding in the recently floated Costa Group, albeit by a whisker.

July 28 , 2015