Greenpeace urges supermarkets to follow Iceland's lead to go plastic-free

That's Iceland the retailer, not the country.

January 22 , 2018

NZ: Enzed Exotics' first kiwano exports of 2018 set sail for the U.S.

For those who haven’t tried a kiwano, Enzed Exotics' Vanessa Hutchings said the fruit had a unique flavor with notes of banana, passion fruit and lime.

January 22 , 2018

Peruvian blueberry exports set to rise by at least a third in 2018

Less than half of Peruvian blueberries have been sent to the U.S. this season, but that volume has been redistributed to China.

January 22 , 2018

Portuguese and Spanish police seize cocaine in fresh pineapples

The seizure and arrests stem from an ongoing investigation that started in April last year.

January 19 , 2018

Mexico: SAGARPA to start frost damage surveys in Puebla

The state is known for its exports of such crops as zucchini, carrots, lettuce, cucumbers and cilantro.

January 19 , 2018

South Africa: Cape Town implements emergency water measures

The city's council says 'Day Zero' is now "very likely" to happen on April 21.

January 19 , 2018

Belgium: Record sales for BelOrta

Results were positive for both sales and volume but not all crops fared so well.

January 19 , 2018

Canada's ag industry "supports modernized and harmonized" regulatory NAFTA framework

A statement signed by numerous Canadian entities says the deal's modernization could open up new opportunities for exporters.

January 19 , 2018

Costa Rica: Chiquita in labor dispute amid construction of new port

Chiquita had reportedly planned to lay off more than 100 workers in late December but the move was blocked by a legal challenge.

January 18 , 2018

Russia intercepts Polish apples en route to Moscow

The illegal fruit import consignment was destroyed on Jan. 16.

January 18 , 2018