Countries

Rains affect Uruguayan blueberry harvest

Uruguay was forecasting a slight rise in blueberry shipments, but rains this week have combined with volatile temperatures to dampen hopes.
October 09 , 2015

California: Grape and citrus sectors eye greater Asia-bound exports

Heads of California's table grape and citrus industries hope the Trans-Pacific Partnership will 'level the playing field' and help growers compete with third-party exporters.
October 09 , 2015

Fairtrasa Holland wins Latin America Trade Award

A produce company focused on fair trade and organic crops has won a prestigious award that identifies the positive influences of Dutch firms on Latin American society.
October 09 , 2015

NZ: Auckland fruit fly operations get a spring boost

The next couple of months will be crucial for Auckland in establishing whether the Queensland fruit fly has been eradicated.
October 09 , 2015

Chilean mandarin exports set new record

Large volumes and reliance on a single market meant prices of Chilean mandarins declined throughout the season.
October 09 , 2015

South Africa: FAWU rejects Ceres wage offer

The Food and Allied Workers Union has accused Ceres Fruit Growers of being unwilling to compromise.
October 09 , 2015

Mexico: Study identifies avocado molecule that prevents blood clots

The American Heart Foundation has previously said avocado consumption can help limit the formation of artery-clotting compounds, but new research from Mexico has discovered how.
October 09 , 2015

Total Produce announces €20M share buyback scheme

There are few acts that show a board's confidence in its own work like a share buyback program.
October 09 , 2015

Australia: Third positive test for Panama Disease TR4 on Tully farm

Panama Disease TR4 has been detected in a different part of the farm where it first appeared this year in northern Queensland.
October 08 , 2015

U.S.: Who stands to gain what through TPP tariff reductions?

We give the rundown on what a recent landmark trade deal means for U.S. produce exporters, and when they could expect to see tariffs eliminated in Pacific markets.
October 08 , 2015