State of the Market - Week 36, 2017

Prices were high for Chilean Navels in the U.S. in week 36, and they are expected to increase further as supply diminishes.

September 13 , 2017

U.S.: Southeast ports begin to reopen following hurricane

The situation at major Southeast ports is returning to normal after widespread closures.

September 12 , 2017

U.K.: M&S launches micro herbs grown underground in old WWII air raid shelter

The initiative is backed by celebrity and Michelin-starred chef Michel Roux Jr.

September 12 , 2017

Germany: Rewe gives €600,000 to Central American banana fund

The retailer's banana fund goes towards a series of social and environmental projects, with the latest round destined for Costa Rica and Panama.

September 12 , 2017

U.S. to allow imports of Japanese persimmon with calyxes

APHIS has highlighted that a very minor proportion of Japanese production is exported.

September 12 , 2017

NZ: "MPI was wrong to allow imports of pollen", says Kiwifruit Claim rep

The plaintiffs involved in New Zealand's controversial Kiwifruit Claim allege the MPI took shortcuts in its import permit process for pollen that brought vine disease Psa into the country.

September 11 , 2017

Bravo Produce recalls papayas amid ongoing salmonella outbreak

So far there have been 203 cases reported from the multistate salmonella outbreak.

September 11 , 2017

Chile celebrates top exporter role in Chinese market

The Chilean fruit industry took a different approach to its participation at regional trade fair Asia Fruit Logistica last week.

September 11 , 2017

Citrus Australia hopes Queensland mandarins can score U.S. market access

The state's buoyant industry, now accounting for more than half Australia's planted area of mandarins, was not included in the initial protocol.

September 11 , 2017

U.S.: Autogrow announces hackathon to grow crops on Mars

"If you can grow it there, you can grow it anywhere,” says CEO Darryn Keiller.

September 11 , 2017