Panama Canal expansion in final stage

As of the end of May, the overall Expansion Program of the Panama Canal reportedly stood at 89.8% complete.

June 19 , 2015

First Chilean Navels en route to the U.S.

While Chilean Navel volumes shipped to the U.S. so far this campaign are lower than last year, they are expected to be up 8% for the season.

June 18 , 2015

Chile: Partial strike set to hit several ports

While the major Port of Valparaiso is due to continue operating as normal, San Antonio will experience an 'indefinite' strike in a row over labor reform.

June 18 , 2015

France: Monsanto's Roundup banned from garden centers

A few months after the United Nations called glyphosate 'probably cargcinogenic', France has banned the sale of a popular herbicide product to amateur gardeners.

June 18 , 2015

China and Australia ink FTA

All tariffs on Australian horticultural products will be eliminated under the recently signed trade deal.

June 18 , 2015

U.S.: Mississippi blueberries hit India and UAE

Thousands of pounds of blueberries produced by a grower cooperative have for the first time been marketed in two emerging Asian markets.

June 18 , 2015

U.K.: Co-Op supermarket crops fruit and vegetable prices

A British supermarket chain is investing US$196 million to cut prices on more than 100 fresh produce lines.

June 18 , 2015

State of the Market - Week 24, 2015

The European kiwifruit market saw limited demand in week 24.

June 17 , 2015

Moldova resumes fruit exports to Russia

Russia has permitted the entry of several key fruit crops from Moldova, although the number of eligible companies remains limited.

June 17 , 2015

New Zealand apples set to beat 10-year target

With a record production season, it is anticipated the New Zealand apple industry could reach NZ$1 billion in annual export receipts ahead of schedule.

June 17 , 2015