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

U.K.: Waitrose to cut black plastic trays from fresh produce aisle

The British supermarket plans to remove the trays in meat, fish and fruit and vegetable ranges by the end of 2018.

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

Conditions back to normal at Port of Rotterdam after severe storm

A video shows heavy winds toppling a stack of containers at the port on Thursday.

January 18 , 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

Chile streamlines plant imports from French stonefruit center

The initiative gives a "strong push" to the adoption of new peach, nectarine, plum, apricot, cherry and almond varieties in Chile.

January 18 , 2018

Peru: Sharp growth in Persian lime exports to continue in 2018

Exports of Persian limes slightly exceeded those of the more Sutil variety for the first time last year.

January 18 , 2018

Costa Rica: Flooding impacts banana, pineapple-growing areas

Strong winds and rains have been brought to much of the country's Caribbean coastal areas over recent days.

January 18 , 2018