Environmental rules could cost shipping industry US$50B

The UN International Maritime Organisation has decided to cap sulfur content in marine fuel oil, cutting the limit from 3.5% to 0.5% in 2020.

June 12 , 2018

U.S. market mango volumes expected to be 9% down over summer

Mexican volumes have dropped over the past couple of weeks due to a gap in transition between the southern and northern states, and also due to drought conditions affecting production.

June 11 , 2018

China: Mr. Avocado launches in Hema supermarkets

The company also recently established an avocado farm in Yunnan in the southwest of the country, its first foray into domestic production.

June 09 , 2018

South Africa: Citrus strike ends as two sides reach wage agreement

The Sundays River Citrus Company said it was welcoming back its workers on Friday, after reportedly agreeing to pay R20 an hour.

June 08 , 2018

U.S.: "Perfect storm of demand" for jackfruit on East Coast

A retailer is selling more than 100 cases a week of the world's largest tree fruit at just one of its locations.

June 08 , 2018

U.S.: Oriental fruit flies detected in Florida

The pest has been trapped several times in Florida since 1964 with the most recent time being in August 2015.

June 07 , 2018

Walmart sells majority of Brazil unit

Shares in Walmart rose more than 2 percent, with analysts saying the deal allows the company to focus on more promising markets.

June 07 , 2018

USDA and FDA align produce safety rules for farmers

United Fresh president Tom Stenzel describes the development as "an important step forward."

June 06 , 2018

Australia: Death linked to recalled frozen pomegranate

The Egypt-origin fruit was first recalled two months ago, and there have so far been 24 cases of the disease linked to the product.

June 06 , 2018

State of the Market - Week 22, 2018

The U.S. clementine market was strong in week 22 and expected to remain so over the coming weeks.

June 06 , 2018