US orgs urge ban on Mexican avocados linked to deforestation

Most of the deforestation is happening illegally, some imperil monarch butterfly habitat, and it all undermines international pledges made by both countries to halt deforestation.

April 19 , 2024

New West India container service to connect Florida with 7 locations

This will be JAXPORT’s first direct container service with each of these seven ports, with Damietta, Jeddah, and Algeciras also serving as major transshipment hubs in the Mediterranean and the Middle East.

April 19 , 2024

As war continues, Ukrainian farmers find a lifeline in blueberry exports

Oleksandr Pukshyn, sales manager for Ukrainian blueberry exporter Blue Berry LLC says that after two years of war, not many people can afford to buy blueberries, and no one cares about premium products.

April 18 , 2024

Sun World targets brand infringement and fraud on TikTok

April 17 , 2024

Banana trade: Paramilitary payments, trade tiffs, retail prices and TR4

April 17 , 2024

South Africa begins first avocado export campaign to China

The increase of food imports from Africa is part of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s plan, also discussed at last year’s BRICS summit, to deepen China-South African relations on issues of mutual interest. 

April 16 , 2024

South Africa launches second WTO dispute against EU citrus regulations

The present action looks to “protect the livelihoods of tens of thousands of people in the local citrus industry,” an official South African government release stated.

April 16 , 2024

Florida blueberries peak during ideal market window

At the end of last year, the North American Blueberry Council (NABC) projected 2024 would bring production back to the levels witnessed over the past decade in the state.

April 16 , 2024

Chile reacts to Peru fruit ban: 'This is an attack on our image'

Frutas de Chile President Iván Marambio said the abrupt fruit ban from Peru came as a surprise for the Chilean industry.

April 15 , 2024

California almond sector measures adverse weather impact on harvest volume

A late harvest and adverse weather hindered the Golden State’s volumes for the season.

April 15 , 2024