Australia: Lower presence for U.S. fresh produce in first nine months of 2016

The figures come despite market access breakthroughs in recent years for stonefruit and a good retail presence in table grapes

January 16 , 2017

India: Supermarkets gain from demonetization pain

India’s cash crunch may have become a blessing in disguise for traders who supply to supermarkets, but it has taken its toll on farmers, consumers and traditional wet markets.

January 16 , 2017

Mixed season for South African stonefruit exports

A Hortgro representative says the peach market has been 'extremely challenging' this campaign, but for nectarines demand is currently outpacing supply.

January 16 , 2017

Markets still sceptical over large pesticide, seed mergers

A meeting with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday wasn't enough to lift stocks in pesticide and seed giant Monsanto this week.

January 13 , 2017

Spain boosts fresh produce exports to Saudi Arabia, UAE

Spanish customs data shows a significant rise in fresh produce exports to two key Gulf markets between January and October last year.

January 13 , 2017

Update: Guatemalan trucker strike canceled

Despite the agreement, if the union doesn't see results within two months there could be another strike "without warning".

January 13 , 2017

Chile: New initiative seeks to expand avocado production locations

Researchers believe the use of plastic covers will be able to significantly reduce avocado trees' water requirement.

January 13 , 2017

Labor rights groups plan Fyffes protest over anti-union actions in Central America

Protesters will call on the multinational to reinstate workers who were allegedly sacked due to union involvement.

January 13 , 2017

New blueberry variety for U.K. growers in sight

Scientists in Scotland are confident they will breed and commercialize at least one new blueberry variety to grow in U.K. conditions within the next three to four years.

January 13 , 2017

IBISWorld projects modest growth for Australian produce exports

After surging in the wake of FTAs with East Asian countries, a recent report predicts average annual growth rates will be much lower for the next five years.

January 12 , 2017