U.S.: House farm bill fails amid rebellion over immigration

The chamber killed the US$867 billion bill in a 198 to 213 vote.

May 18 , 2018

IFG seedless grape varieties get PLU approval

The fruit breeder has six new PLU codes which it says are placed into two categories - Core and Novelty - to capture the unique characteristics of its variety offering.

May 18 , 2018

Ecuador, Costa Rica exported fewer bananas to U.S. in Q1

While the changes in FOB values of Ecuador and Costa Rica's banana exports were in line with their exports, Peru's export value nearly tripled despite volumes rising by just a fifth.

May 18 , 2018

Argentine blueberry industry faces "many challenges"

Argentinian Blueberry Committee says that certain internal conditions need to improve for growers to be more competitive on the international stage.

May 18 , 2018

U.S.: Unseasonal rains in Florida, Georgia may cause price spikes

Meanwhile, a cool front is expected to move through California over the coming days, affecting central coastal growing regions.

May 18 , 2018

Citrus canker confirmed on two Western Australia properties

The regions' producers and exporters have called for the Northern Territory's citrus trade to be halted until a quarantine has been set up and all plants within it destroyed.

May 17 , 2018

First container of Chilean Sweeki kiwifruit arrives in China

Branded fruit grown in Chile is expected to be on sale in Asian markets until October.

May 17 , 2018

U.S.: Kroger partners with Ocado to build online grocery network

Ocado's share price rocketed by 44% after the deal was announced.

May 17 , 2018

U.S.: Mission Produce expects consistent Mexican avocado volumes during summer

Robb Bertels says that with combined volume from California, Peru and Mexico, the U.S. market supply and demand should remain in "relative balance" over the coming months.

May 17 , 2018

Spain: Late start for Jerte Valley cherry growers

Around 21,000MT of cherries are expected to be shipped from the region over the coming months, with a quarter of the volumes made up by Picota varieties.

May 17 , 2018