South Africa: trading platform brings fruit sellers online

South Africa's Farm Gate Exchange connects buyers and sellers through an online platform.

April 30 , 2013

Ecuador to reinforce Russian fruit market position

Ecuador's banana exports to Russia have skyrocketed this year with supermarket promotion plans underway.

April 30 , 2013

Port of Miami invests in big arrivals

The Port of Miami is getting ready for a renovated Panama Canal with a US$2 billion investment.

April 30 , 2013

Peru to dedicate more farmland to exports

Irrigation projects are expected to add over 100,000ha of farmland for Peruvian exports.

April 30 , 2013

European Commission to restrict certain insecticides

A ban on neonicotinoids is set to go ahead in Europe even though a qualified majority was unable to be reached.

April 30 , 2013

Austria: first direct mango shipment arrives from the Philippines

Austrian importers bypassed indirect distribution centers with an aerial shipment of mangoes directly from the Philippines.

April 29 , 2013

Chile releases two creeping blackberry varieties

Hortifrut's Camila and Amara blackberry varieties are expected to extend the production season.

April 29 , 2013

Opinion: ag leaders must innovate or die

Eric Viramontes argues that agricultural leaders cannot rely on good reputation alone. They must innovate.

April 29 , 2013

Chile: Subsole expands into nut category

Chile's Subsole aims to become a leader in the export of several types of nuts through a recent alliance.

April 29 , 2013

Better sea freight needed to raise South Korean fresh blueberry market

Yoonsang Lee assesses the first campaigns in South Korea for fresh U.S. and Chilean blueberries.

April 26 , 2013