Israeli easy peeler exports could reach new heights in 2017-18

The trend toward increased exports to far-flung markets like North America and Asia is also expected to continue.

December 14 , 2017

EU set for simpler farm policy rules in 2018

The "more modern" Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) will have more support for farmers' position in the supply chain, incentives for young farmers and simpler risk management tools.

December 14 , 2017

John Vena makes the case for traveling from New York City to the Philadelphia Wholesale Produce Market

"The terminal market provides more advantages for customers who know how to use one," says Vena.

December 14 , 2017

The Piñata Podcast: Perspectives from an Australian pineapple pioneer

The Australian pineapple industry has changed significantly in recent years, and in this podcast Stephen Scurr of Piñata Farms explains how.

December 14 , 2017

U.K.: Port of Felixstowe handles one million TEU by rail

There are a total of 66 freight train movements at the Port of Felixstowe making it the U.K.’s busiest intermodal rail freight terminal.

December 14 , 2017

State of the Market - Week 49, 2017

The European table grape market had good sales rates in week 49 with good quality overall from Peru along with supplies from Brazil, South Africa and Namibia.

December 13 , 2017

Fewer consumer items among Fruit Logistica Innovation Award 2018 nominees

The list may reflect an industry shift, but the award will ultimately go to the innovation that most captures the public's attention during the event in Berlin in February.

December 13 , 2017

Australia: BerryQuest conference set for Tasmania in early 2018

Launceston has been selected as the host city due to its close proximity to berry growing areas where strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries will all be in season.

December 13 , 2017

U.S.: Limoneira expects record revenue in FY2017

The positive expectations come despite a delayed lemon harvest from the group's desert operations in Arizona.

December 13 , 2017

Ethical Trading Initiative upholds Fyffes suspension

Following the ETI's board meeting, a British advocacy group has alleged 1,000 mostly female workers who previously worked at Fyffes subsidiary farms have been blacklisted because of union activity.

December 13 , 2017