Spain: Drug-stuffed pineapples from Central America seized

Spanish police say 200kg of cocaine they found in pineapples had been concealed in a 'sophisticated' way.

June 02 , 2015

Trans-Pacific Partnership to have "primarily positive" impacts on agriculture

The PMA's Richard Owen discusses the potential implications of what could be the most significant trade agreement in history.

May 29 , 2015

South African citrus set for early U.S. arrival

The Western Cape Citrus Producers Forum says U.S.-bound shipments could increase from last season's 45,000MT.

May 28 , 2015

High-tech Israeli sorting machine gets to know fruit inside out

Using near-infrared hyperspectral imaging (NIR), an Israeli technology is now used to check thousands of pieces apples or avocados at a time, with citrus fruit and mangoes in the pipeline.

May 27 , 2015

Chile: ASOEX asks for govt intervention in ongoing customs strikes

ASOEX president Ronald Bown says the Port of Valparaiso is 'virtually paralyzed' and the country's reputation is on the line.

May 26 , 2015

California farmers agree to 'voluntary' 25% water cut

After California's cities and towns were recently forced to cut water usage by a quarter due to the four-year drought, many of the state's growers have chosen to take similar action.

May 26 , 2015

France bans supermarkets from disposing of edible food

As part of efforts to dramatically cut food waste in the country, large French supermarkets will soon face hefty fines if they fail to donate unsold food to charity.

May 25 , 2015

Russia considers relaxing import restrictions for certain countries

Greece is one of three European countries which could soon see some of its exporters able to ship to Russia once again.

May 20 , 2015

Chile: Copiapo grape exporters aim to surpass 10 million boxes next season

Northern Chilean grape growers are working at full tilt to recover productivity in the wake of flood damages.

May 19 , 2015

Russian food watchdog reveals update on fraudulent produce imports

Russian authorities have been blocking an average of more than 1,000MT per month of plant-based products coming through Belarus.