Canada: BC blueberries gain access to China

An industry head says she is 'ecstatic' about a deal with China estimated to be worth CAD$65 million a year.

June 25 , 2015

Australia: Costa Group releases IPO

Australia's largest integrated produce company has dropped down its IPO value from previous expectations.

June 25 , 2015

U.S.: PMA applauds Congress for 'fast track' bill efforts

The PMA has praised Congress for its work on an act that will help speed up moves to establish trade deals like the TPP.

June 25 , 2015

U.S.: New 'winter hardy' blueberry variety ideal for home growers

The Nocturne blueberry developed by the USDA Agricultural Research Service has black fruit and genes from the Premier variety.

June 25 , 2015

U.S.: Sysco "profoundly disappointed" by merger injunction

The world's largest food distributor claims a proposed merger with US Foods would be "procompetitive".

June 25 , 2015

South Africa: Lemon exports glide, orange estimates slide

From late mandarin competition in Europe to new consumption trends, Justin Chadwick gives a global citrus update on the South African deal.

June 25 , 2015

Plant protection improvements needed, urges European delegation

A lack of seed treatment applications is putting the future of some crops at risk, according to an EU roundtable.

June 25 , 2015

Not a drop of rain in June for Chilean capital

An industry source believes certain geographical and infrastructural aspects could lessen the effects of reduced rain for growers around Santiago.

June 25 , 2015

U.S.: Situation eases for stranded farmworkers at Mexican border

After a computer glitch caused delays for hundreds of Mexican seasonal farmworkers entering the U.S., a labor association has confirmed the majority are now through.

June 24 , 2015

State of the Market - Week 25, 2015

European apple and pear stocks are now down year-on-year despite the Russian ban.

June 24 , 2015