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

Dutch trio turn to organic tomatoes as demand grows

Three Dutch brothers' organic production only began this year, but they are already set to export to the U.K.

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