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

U.S.: Arizona heatwave sends melon prices soaring

The extreme heat has destoryed vines, resulting in FOB prices doubling for honeydews and cantaloupes.

June 30 , 2017

Planasa develops 'hanging tip' nursery for Moroccan berries

The growing method is said to bring the harvest date forward and also avoid the onset of diseases.

June 30 , 2017

California: Gerawan appeals State Court ruling against worker presence in mediations

A request from a longstanding Gerawan Farming employee was denied this week, upholding a 2013 decision.

June 30 , 2017

Australia's largest avocado farm to be sold to offshore buyer

While the buyer remains unknown, a Chinese company had previously announced its intentions to buy plantations in Western Australia.

June 29 , 2017

Where do Americans most love their berries?

In a new campaign California-based berry multinational Driscoll's is targeting the country's top 10 berry-consuming cities, which account for more than a quarter of national sales volume.

June 29 , 2017

New Kenya-U.K. airfreight route to boost produce trade

The weekly service from Nairobi to Yorkshire will see some 3,500MT of horticultural products transported each year.

June 29 , 2017

Philippine banana exports to China slide by a third

The drop is reportedly due to a prolonged dry spell in the country that has severely affected production.

June 29 , 2017

What will be the next profit drivers for South African apples?

Changes at play to address sunburn and improve packouts could lead to fundamental changes in the country's apple production practices.

June 29 , 2017

EU table grape market under pressure in lead-up to Mediterranean supply

German fruit importer Kölla does not expect the table grape market to pick up for two to three weeks, but overall quality from upcoming Mediterranean supply looks good.

June 29 , 2017