Countries

Canada: BC Blueberry Council reveals high expectations for China

A Canadian industry body head says it will be 'a busy summer', with inspectors from two major Asian markets due to visit in the coming weeks.
June 26 , 2015

Syrian conflict looms over Jordan's fresh produce sector

Jordanian agribusiness consultant Wael Haddadin says growers are still looking strongly to EU, Russian and UAE markets even though a key supply route has been cut.
June 26 , 2015

Q&A: Early West Coast crops and pack flexibility in the spotlight

Oppy's Jason Fung looks at the summer campaign ahead for BC blueberries, and is upbeat about Aussie citrus and New Zealand kiwifruit.
June 26 , 2015

Pakistani mango probe after exporter slips up with EU shipment

One Pakistani mango exporter unrelated to the shipment in the Netherlands found to have fruit fly says he "hopes and prays" the situation will not recur.
June 26 , 2015

Australia: Costa Group releases IPO

Australia's largest integrated produce company has dropped down its IPO value from previous expectations.
June 25 , 2015

U.S.: PMA applauds Congress for 'fast track' bill efforts

The PMA has praised Congress for its work on an act that will help speed up moves to establish trade deals like the TPP.
June 25 , 2015

U.S.: New 'winter hardy' blueberry variety ideal for home growers

The Nocturne blueberry developed by the USDA Agricultural Research Service has black fruit and genes from the Premier variety.
June 25 , 2015

South Africa: Lemon exports glide, orange estimates slide

From late mandarin competition in Europe to new consumption trends, Justin Chadwick gives a global citrus update on the South African deal.
June 25 , 2015

Not a drop of rain in June for Chilean capital

An industry source believes certain geographical and infrastructural aspects could lessen the effects of reduced rain for growers around Santiago.
June 25 , 2015

U.S.: Situation eases for stranded farmworkers at Mexican border

After a computer glitch caused delays for hundreds of Mexican seasonal farmworkers entering the U.S., a labor association has confirmed the majority are now through.
June 24 , 2015