‘Best start in four or five years’ for Mexican grapes

A short Chilean season left the market relatively empty for the first table grapes from Mexico, and prices are expected to remain high through June.

May 30 , 2016

EU partially relaxes citrus black spot rules for South Africa

One of the most significant relaxations concerns the CBS interception threshold of five.

May 27 , 2016

Avocado traders look forward to new origin for U.S. market

U.S. traders and Jalisco growers have responded to the much anticipated news about U.S. avocado access.

May 27 , 2016

Opinion: Proposed wage changes go beyond what small farmers can pay

Western Growers CEO Tom Nassif responds to a recent LA Times editorial board column that was critical of California's overtime rules in agriculture.

May 27 , 2016

U.S. to allow Hass avocado imports from all Mexican states

It's been a long time coming, but as of late June Michoacán will not be the only Mexican state with the right to ship avocados to the United States.

May 26 , 2016

China gives green light for CMA CGM proposed acquisition of NOL

The Chinese government has given the go ahead for CMA CGM to take over Southeast Asia’s largest shipping company.

May 26 , 2016

China: Jialebao buys embattled produce e-commerce company

A currently bankrupt Chinese online produce seller that received backing from Amazon two years ago has been given a new lease of life.

May 26 , 2016

Chile: Copiapó pomegranate fields recover from 2015 floods

After a disaster season in 2015, Unifrutti has bounced back with solid percentages in 'extra fancy' rated packouts.

May 26 , 2016

Monsanto knocks back Bayer's initial proposal

Bayer's pitch to make an "innovation powerhouse" has been deemed "incomplete and financially inadequate" by the Monsanto board.

May 25 , 2016

U.S.: APHIS opens up process for Egyptian pepper import application

U.S. authorities have drafted a pathway-initiated risk assessment for fresh pepper imports from Egypt.

May 25 , 2016