New Asian JV for Capespan, Joy Wing Mau

Consolidation activity continues in the fruit branding space, with Metspan and Capespan Japan set to become part of a new joint venture Joy Wing Mau Asia.

March 20 , 2017

European Commission fines leading air cargo carriers €776M for price fixing

Air France, KLM, British Airways and Cargolux have received the biggest fines out of the group of 11 carriers.

March 20 , 2017

"Tsumaya O Bulele": Maluma South Africa launched for avocado marketing

Production is ramping up for the group's eponymous variety in South Africa, but the new voluntary marketing club may include other cultivars in the future.

March 20 , 2017

G20 cuts protectionism rejection pledge

What has been a standard commitment at past G20 Summits was absent in a communiqué released Saturday, likely as a result of U.S. President Donald Trump's "America First" policy.

March 20 , 2017

U.K. minister dismisses pleas for seasonal farmworker scheme

Calls from the agricultural sector to reinstate the scheme in the wake of Brexit were rejected by the minister, who said there was no need at the moment.

March 20 , 2017

Chile kicks off first commercial export deal for gold Soreli kiwifruit

Beatriz Araya of BGSA says the variety has shown a good level of coexistence with vine disease Psa with high output levels.

March 20 , 2017

U.S.: California citrus season set for brisk finish

The CCM and Sun Pacific both say there is strong demand in the U.S. market for citrus at the moment, but expect a shorter crop than last year.

March 20 , 2017

Update: APHIS extends stay on Argentine lemon import rule by two months

Argentine officials told EFE they were expecting a 30-day extension, but an APHIS announcement has brought it out to two months.

March 17 , 2017

China grants access approval for Costa Rican pineapples

The world's top pineapple exporter will now have access to the world's largest market by population, following a fruitful visit from Chinese inspectors last month.

March 17 , 2017

U.S.: Rains help bring California blueberry volumes "back on track"

Alexander Ott expects production to surpass last year's crop of around 58 million pounds and says increased exports will likely alleviate some market pressure.

March 17 , 2017