South Africa suspends EU-bound citrus exports

Similar decisions have been made in previous years in order to maintain access to the EU market.

October 24 , 2017

China agrees to prioritize market access for Australian blueberries

The inclusion of blueberries on the priority list will progress after the existing access priority of mainland apples.

October 24 , 2017

Campaign launched to tackle banana fungus strain

The FAO is spearheading a US$98 million international drive against Fusarium wilt strain, which has now been identified at 19 sites in 10 countries.

October 24 , 2017

U.S.: Mann Packing recalls numerous vegetable products over listeria detection

Various store brands including Walmart, Trader Joe's and H-E-B are affected.

October 23 , 2017

Spanish avocado industry expects small drop in volumes for 2017-18

Another strong season is expected in the European market, which according to an industry representative has seen relatively stable prices all year.

October 23 , 2017

Eurosemillas eyes year-round Tango mandarin supply in medium-term

Spain is expected to produce some 25,000MT of the seedless variety in the upcoming campaign, with a further 2,000MT coming from Turkey.

October 23 , 2017

Peru: APM Terminals opens new reefer depot in Piura

The move is part of the company's strategy to decentralize the logistical infrastructure in the Andean country.

October 23 , 2017

Opinion: Instability, uncertainty may dampen South African farmers' optimism about ag future

Agri SA senior economist Hamlet Hlomendlini says that if President Zuma remains at the helm, much-needed business confidence "will remain a pie in the sky".

October 23 , 2017

Unique approach to consumer insights at FMI

"Supermarkets continue to own the produce category. They’re suffering in other parts of the store, but not the perimeter," says Rick Stein of the Food Marketing Institute.

October 23 , 2017

Ifored launches red-fleshed apple brand

The first commercial trials of three varieties of different skin colors are to get underway in the coming weeks. 

October 20 , 2017