Ghana port development to 'increase access to global markets'

APM Terminals has partnered with two other organizations to invest US$1.5 billion in a new deep-water port aimed at putting Ghana at the 'forefront of African global trade'.

June 16 , 2015

U.K.: Proud strawberry grower introduces new 'Summer Blush' variety

A grower says his new 'orangey red' cultivar has the 'wow factor', as the fruit hits Waitrose shelves.

June 16 , 2015

U.S.: New Asia-bound flight to benefit large cherries

A new route from Seattle-Tacoma across the Pacific will see its first flight take off this weekend.

June 16 , 2015

El Niño likely to last through Northern Hemisphere winter

The U.S. Climate Prediction Center (CPC) believes a weather phenomenon could bring higher rainfall to the country later this year.

June 15 , 2015

Canadian govt proposes changes to nutritional labelling

A government official says Canadians will soon have the highest level of information on food's sugar content than anywhere else in the world.

June 15 , 2015

Polish apple exporters look to Indonesia

The Polish Ministry of Agriculture says it is 'counting on Indonesia's readiness' to be open to more food imports.

June 15 , 2015

Giumarra begins marketing New Zealand fruit crops

Giumarra says its high-Brix DIVA apple will be a 'star' in the category in the months ahead.

June 12 , 2015

Record NZ avocado season saw volumes almost up by a half

Despite New Zealand experiencing its highest ever avocado production season, returns almost hit record levels.

June 12 , 2015

Spanish strawberry production falls as growers diversify crops

One industry body in Spain estimates volumes will end up being 10-15% lower than the 279,000MT produced last year.

June 12 , 2015

U.S.: Agreement finalized for cold treatment-free Colombian Cape gooseberries

A big opportunity has opened up for Colombian golden berry producers in two departments with farms above a certain altitude.

June 12 , 2015