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State of the Market - Week 16, 2017

The export volume of Chilean green seedless table grapes to Europe up until week 15 was down 21% year-on-year.
April 26 , 2017

Amazon extends fresh food deliveries to Japan

The first Amazon Fresh service was carried out on Friday, allowing customers to receive products they buy in as little as four hours.
April 26 , 2017

Panama clears path for Del Monte banana project

The deal will see Del Monte subsidiary Banapiña invest more than US$100 million over seven years.
April 26 , 2017

Brazilian market opens for Peruvian blueberries

South America's fastest-growing blueberry industry now has access to the continent's largest market by population.
April 25 , 2017

UAE slaps ban on fresh produce imports from five Middle Eastern countries

Excess pesticide residues were behind the action from the country's Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE).
April 25 , 2017

Dole Food Company goes back to Wall Street

Dole owner David Murdock is set to offer US$100 million worth of shares in the company in a bid to pay down debt.
April 25 , 2017

Cancer-busting compounds increase in arugula postharvest, study finds

The biggest boost in cancer-fighting compounds came seven days after processing, but began to tail off after that.
April 25 , 2017

India opens doors to Chilean avocados, blueberries

Indian officials are hoping to gain Chilean market access for mangoes and pomegranates in return.
April 25 , 2017

Dow Chemical urges Trump Administration to "set aside" pesticide study findings

The company and others have called on the government to dismiss studies on the effects of three organophosphates on endangered species.
April 25 , 2017

NZ avocado growers "significantly" impacted by recent adverse weather

An industry head says long-term effects from the heavy rain and wet soils might have made an impact on the trees for years to come.
April 24 , 2017