New U.K.-Spain ferry service promises greater freight options

Brittany Ferries plans to take on giant LNG-powered passenger ships with extra freight capacity.

January 20 , 2014

U.S.: California declares drought state of emergency

California's governor has declared a state of emergency following the state's driest year.

January 20 , 2014

Australian grape season running early, says exporter

Australia's The Grape House says the industry must focus on "all markets" this export season.

January 17 , 2014

Chile: second week of strikes brings uncertainty to export sector

Some Chilean fruit exporters have already lost clients due to the damages inflicted by port strikes.

January 17 , 2014

Ecuadorian promotion agency looks to Spain for mango opportunities

Spain accounts for less than 1% of Ecuador's mango exports - a percentage Pro Ecuador hopes to change.

January 17 , 2014

Spain: Ideal table grape suffers less than ideal season

Spain's Ideal grape captures consumer desire, even when weather complicates production.

January 17 , 2014

Argentine pome fruit season off to 'normal' start

Argentina reported a smooth beginning for the start of its pear harvest.

January 17 , 2014

Moth prompts phytosanitary emergency in Brazilian state

Brazil now has emergency measures in six states to combat Helicoverpa armigera outbreaks.

January 16 , 2014

Fruit fly outbreaks declared in South Australian growing region

For now, citrus and stonefruit will be fairly unaffected by the Riverland's first fruit fly outbreaks in two decades, with most harvests already finished.

January 16 , 2014

U.S. Congress directs funding to fight HLB

Funding from the U.S. Congress seeks to prevent a potentially devastating threat to the citrus industry.

January 16 , 2014