Chile, Peru concerned shipping emission changes may affect fruit trade

New proposals to curb shipping emissions could significantly increase the time it takes for a vessel to travel from Chile to China.

March 21 , 2018

State of the Market - Week 11, 2018

A low supply of blueberries coupled with rising demand led to prices increases in China in week 11.

March 21 , 2018

Australia: Hort Innovation brand gaining momentum overseas

Australia's Hort Innovation only launched its brand six months ago, but it is already attracting interest in the 10 countries across Asia and the Middle East where it is being rolled out. 

March 20 , 2018

Australia: Death toll rises in listeria outbreak linked to cantaloupe melons

The outbreak, which has been linked to fruit produced on a New South Wales farm, has led to three deaths in New South Wales and three more in Victoria.

March 20 , 2018

Italy: Frosts take huge bite out of apricot production

Apofruit says all apricot varieties have been affected along with some early plum cultivars.

March 20 , 2018

Peru: Ica pomegranate growers boost production, conquer global markets

The 23 growers received government support and are expecting to harvest quadruple 2015's volumes this year.

March 20 , 2018

Chilean stonefruit prices recover in U.S. market amid lower volumes

A sharp drop in U.S.-bound nectarine shipments coincided with a strong uptick in exports to China, a market in which Chile is enjoying its first full season with access.

March 20 , 2018

Canada launches clean technology program for ag sector

The Agricultural Clean Technology Program will involve a three-year investment that will help the sector reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

March 20 , 2018

Sweet potato company NativaLand wins Portuguese prize for new ag projects

The start-up company was created at the end of 2016 by Portuguese and Irish shareholders and focuses on delivering virus free, generation 1 plant material to farmers across Europe.

March 20 , 2018

U.S.: California citrus volumes set to wind down earlier than normal

The crop may have been relatively short, but Joel Nelsen says it's been a positive campaign overall and expects good returns to growers.

March 19 , 2018