US$16M European funding aims to improve U.K.-France trade routes

US$16 million worth of EU funds will help improve the capacity of two of Europe's busiest ports.

January 30 , 2015

Thailand: Andy Hall gears up for preliminary hearing on Monday

Andy Hall says documents show European buyers did not plan to cut Natural Fruit's supply after his factory audit report.

January 30 , 2015

Chiquita's Colombian paramilitary payment lawsuits in the spotlight

Chiquita has accused one lawyer, whose firm has provided security to witnesses under threat in the past in other cases, of allegedly paying off witnesses. Whether this is a delay tactic or a case-changing argument is yet to be seen.

January 30 , 2015

Soriana buys Comercial Mexicana stores for US$2.6B

Organizacion Soriana has consolidated its position as one of Mexico's leading retail chains after reaching a deal to buy 160 stores from a competitor.

January 29 , 2015

U.K.: Seville oranges get jamming after Paddington movie

An animated bear who likes marmalade has given Spanish orange growers a boost in the U.K. this winter.

January 29 , 2015

China: JD.com expands imported food program

China's largest online retailer plans to promote food imports from the U.S., Canada, Chile, Australia, New Zealand and France.

January 29 , 2015

China to lift quarantine measures for key Chilean avocado regions

Avocados shipped from two key Chilean regions to China will likely not be subjected to cold treatment next season.

January 29 , 2015

Aussie litchi industry sets sights firmly on U.S.

The timing of the U.S. market opening is auspicious for Australian litchi growers with a bumper crop running later than usual.

January 28 , 2015

State of the Market - Week 4, 2015

Avocado prices on the U.S. East Coast remained stable despite a higher supply in week 4.

January 28 , 2015

U.S.: West Coast port users express shock at 'unbelievable' congestion

U.S. customs broker J&K Fresh says the U.S. port situation is 'almost worse than if they were striking' due to the uncertainty, while the Global Reefers head says he's never seen anything like this on the West Coast.

January 28 , 2015