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El Niño could shave 30% off Ecuadorian banana production

An industry head says the world's largest banana exporter losing almost a third of its production would be a 'disaster', but believes the country is better prepared than in 1998.
October 14 , 2015

APM Terminals invests in new Italian port infrastructure

The largest terminal operator in the Mediterranean Sea is investing in a major new port construction that aims to facilitate global access to key European markets.
October 14 , 2015

CMA CGM service expansion to benefit Moroccan citrus

A major shipping group claims it is the first carrier of agricultural products from Morocco to the rest of the world in refrigerated containers.
October 14 , 2015

EU: MEPs reject national GMO import ban proposal

The EU environment committee chairman believes the imposition of GM bans by individual countries could jeopardize the internal market.
October 14 , 2015

South Africa: Dutoit donates to farmworkers' children via new cherry brand

Kids on three Dutoit estates are benefitting from the Cherry Time brand's social commitment program.
October 14 , 2015

Australia: Hailstorm damages Victoria stonefruit crops

Stonefruit, apple, pear and cherry crops in a key growing region in southeastern Australia have all been damaged to some degree by adverse weather.
October 14 , 2015

Chile braces for winds and heavy rainfall

Chile's central regions are expected to receive heavy mid-week rainfall, while strong winds are due toward the north.
October 14 , 2015

Moroccan citrus industry emphasizes need for coordination in Russia

Russia may be a growing market for Moroccan citrus, but a weakening ruble means the sector will have to be careful with its approach this season.
October 12 , 2015

Brazil: Fresh fruit exports soar at Port of Pecem

Exports of fresh fruit from a northern Brazilian port have risen by more than a third so far this year.
October 12 , 2015

Mini seedless watermelons get a better slice of European action

A Dutch supplier says the trend in the watermelon market has moved away from 'the bigger, the betterÂ’' mentality.
October 12 , 2015