Australia: Queensland govt boosts TR4 funding, calls for banana industry cost-sharing

The state government has granted over US$8 million in funding to aid the TR4 Management and Containment Program, but has asked that the banana industry help manage costs starting this July.

April 02 , 2019

United Fresh: Proposed U.S.-Mexico border shutdown would create "economic uncertainty"

It says that because of the large reassignment of CBP officers, importers and exporters should expect to see “a slowdown in the processing of trade” along the U.S.-Mexico border for an unspecified period.

April 02 , 2019

U.S.: Autumn Glory apples gain ground in February while conventional pears trump organic

Superfresh's proprietary apple variety grew more than four-fold in dollar sales and more than five-fold in volume, according to IRI Freshlook data.

April 02 , 2019

Grapes in Charts: Mexico helps make America grape again

Luis Aragón of Agronometrics says that with the U.S. market set to start its seasonal price climb at any instant and with Mexico heralding a massive amount of product over the horizon, we should pay very close attention to both supply and effective availability.

April 02 , 2019

U.S.: California cherry season to arrive later than last year, says Stemilt

The company says the ideal loading time for California cherries will be May 20 - June 20, making Memorial Day a great opportunity for the first promotions of the season.

April 02 , 2019

U.S.: APHIS publishes Colombian mango import PRA

If approved, U.S. importers would be able to source from one of Latin America's biggest mango-growing countries.

April 01 , 2019

DSV to buy Panalpina for US$4.6B and create freight-forwarding giant

DSV’s combination with Panalpina’s air- and sea-freight operations will create the world’s fourth-largest freight-forwarding company, with only DHL Logistics, Kuehne & Nagel and DB Schenker now bigger.

April 01 , 2019

Rabobank report on what is at stake with the Tomato Suspension Agreement

According to the RaboResearch report, Tomato Fight: What Is at Stake?, if parties reach a renewed suspension agreement, specific conditions may change, and the withdrawal would be avoided.

April 01 , 2019

U.S.: More rain coming to California

Despite indications a few days ago that the U.S. state of California might be out of the rain cycle, new storms have developed over the past few days.

March 29 , 2019

NZ: 'Serious pest' affecting avocado trees discovered in Auckland

The wood-boring granulate ambrosia beetle has been detected in four Auckland areas since late February, according to Biosecurity New Zealand.

March 29 , 2019