Australia: Costa Group buys avocado farm in Far North Queensland

The move is set to increase the company's production window with farms 850 miles north of Costa's last avocado acquisition.

July 05 , 2017

Russia extends ban on produce imports from EU, U.S.

The EU and U.S. will now not be able to export produce to Russia until 2019 at the earliest.

July 05 , 2017

Peru one step closer to Chilean blueberry market access

The world's leading blueberry export nation could soon open its domestic market to a tough competitor.

July 05 , 2017

Where is Ecuador's budding avocado sector exporting its fruit?

Jorge Altuna details the most auspicious production zones and demanding markets to date for the country's Hass avocados.

July 04 , 2017

U.S. imported citrus market robust across the board

Capespan North America CEO Mark Greenberg explains what is going on in the easy peeler, Navel and lemon markets.

July 04 , 2017

Fairtrade Foundation applauds duty-free commitment for poorest countries post-Brexit

The organization has however raised concerns over the absence of Kenya in the announcement.

July 03 , 2017

Ecuador next in line for Hass avocado boom

Wedged between avocado powerhouse Peru and up-and-comer Colombia, one wonders why Ecuador hasn't capitalized sooner on the lucrative crop.

July 03 , 2017

U.S.: Strong outlook for Central Valley grapes as harvests get underway

A representative of California's fruit grower body says it's smiles all round for table grape and stonefruit growers this season, with the winter rains providing everyone with a lift.

July 03 , 2017

“Neonicotinoids harm bees”, extensive pan-European study finds

The latest study was designed "to reflect the real world due to its size and scope" and can therefore help to explain the "inconsistencies" of past research results.

June 30 , 2017

Maersk cyber attack shows shipping industry's digital weakness

A cyber expert claims tests have shown overall cyber protections in the shipping industry are low.

June 30 , 2017