Peru slates US$63M for El Niño preparation

Peru has declared a national emergency in preparation for El Niño, with a series of measures in place for agriculture, water systems and medical attention.

July 27 , 2015

Australia: DAFF experts inspect Chinese nectarines, grapes

China's AQSIQ has reported a positive overall assessment from an Australian delegation that inspected vineyards and orchards in Xinjiang and Shanxi.

July 27 , 2015

Durians, longans drive greater Thai fruit profits in China this year

The leading foreign fruit supplier to the Chinese market has seen its returns rise slightly in the first five months of this year.

July 27 , 2015

France: Xylella fastidiosa spreads to Corsica

A tree disease that recently prompted a "state of calamity" declaration in southern Italy has been found on the French island of Corsica.

July 27 , 2015

Canadian produce industry welcomes NDP's produce payment protection pledge

If elected, Canada's NDP leader Thomas Mulcair has promised to protect payments between produce buyers and sellers in a scheme similar to PACA in the United States.

July 24 , 2015

Australia: Costa Group shares disappoint on opening trading day

The much-anticipated stock market float of Costa Group fell flat today, with the share price falling 4.4%.

July 24 , 2015

Mexican growers start fig shipments to the U.S.

Mexico's first fig exports to the U.S. under a new protocol are expected to be a "triggering factor" for new plantings.

July 24 , 2015

Walmart takes over Chinese e-commerce retailer

Walmart is set to ramp up its e-commerce presence in China after taking 100% ownership of Shanghai-based Yihaodian.

July 24 , 2015

Key markets show strong demand for Aussie oranges

Higher demand has combined with a depreciated exchange rate to boost returns for Australian orange exporters this year.

July 24 , 2015

Harvest Update: Chilean W. Murcott mandarins to be picked and loaded soon

Baika Chilean Fruits product manager Ignazio Spadaro discusses the outlook for Chile's upcoming late variety mandarin season.

July 23 , 2015