State of the Market - Week 22, 2015

The U.S. clementine market was reported to be undersupplied in week 22.

June 03 , 2015

Syngenta prepares for second takeover bid

Monsanto is reportedly preparing to make another takeover bid for the Swiss multinational, which is anticipated to be at least 10% higher.

June 03 , 2015

Reefer boost for United Arab Shipping Company

Several stops in Europe and the U.S. East Coast are included in the company's new Atlantic service.

June 03 , 2015

India: Rain-affected onions face storage issues

Indian onions are not anticipated to last nearly as long in storage this year due to heavy rainfall that hit the country last year.

June 03 , 2015

Spain: Drug-stuffed pineapples from Central America seized

Spanish police say 200kg of cocaine they found in pineapples had been concealed in a 'sophisticated' way.

June 02 , 2015

FDA and CFIA to finalize food safety systems recognition

Two U.S. and Canadian public health organizations will work together to help make 'informed risk-based regulatory decisions'.

June 02 , 2015

U.S.: Port of Oakland hit by fresh work stoppage accusation

The new contract between the West Coast port employer and worker union may have just been ratified, but the new dispatch process reportedly encountered trouble on Sunday.

June 02 , 2015

Zespri to push SunGold sales in North America

Zespri North America says it will be 'ramping up a multi-media campaign' in various markets starting in June.

June 02 , 2015

U.S. Northwest pear crop to drop for second consecutive year

The Pear Bureau Northwest says this autumn's production will be 2% down on last year but still above the five-year average.

June 02 , 2015

Opinion: Waging war on 'healthier' foods

Lisa Cork says it's interesting to see just how much sugar is prevalent in the average 'healthy' Western diet.

June 01 , 2015