'Frutas de Argentina': Crisis-ridden fruit sector unites to form umbrella association

The Argentina fruit industry has come together to create "Frutas de Argentina", which will work to support the sector both domestically and internationally.

July 22 , 2019

Abundant's autonomous robotic apple harvester set for first commercial U.S. deployment

The California-based start-up has been developing the technology for the last few years, and plans to use what is expected to be the apple harvester's commercial design on orchards in Washington state this coming season. 

July 22 , 2019

South Africa: Port operator says NCT backlog will be cleared in two weeks

Transnet says operations are improving at the Ngqura Container Terminal, as well as at the Durban Container Terminal and Port of Cape Town.

July 19 , 2019

International experts assist 'rigorous' Colombian TR4 control efforts, as LatAm takes action

So far Colombian have removed banana plants over 75 hectares of land in La Guajira, and plan to double that figure by the end of the week.

July 18 , 2019

U.S.: EPA decides not to ban chlorpyrifos

The decision to not ban chlorpyrifos comes after years of legal wrangling and represents a victory for the chemical industry and farmers.

July 18 , 2019

South Africa: Labor court stops striking workers at troubled Port of Ngqura

Port operator Transnet says that operations have been improving at container terminals in Durban, Cape Town and Port Elizabeth, following weeks' worth of issues for the citrus industry.

July 15 , 2019

Argentine fruit industry welcomes export tax reduction

Industry actors say the 25% drop in Argentina's controversial export tax is "without a doubt a favorable step" that will benefit the sector and boost competitivity overseas.

July 12 , 2019

Colombia: TR4 suspected on two banana farms

Two Colombian banana farms are under quarantine due to their suspected infection with Fusarium Wilt Tropical Race 4 (TR4), FreshFruitPortal.com understands, although there has been no official confirmation by Colombian authorities.

July 11 , 2019

South Africa: Citrus industry hopeful for resolution to port crisis as operator takes action

The South African citrus industry has been greatly affected by numerous issues in the country's ports over recent weeks, but with the port operator taking action against its employees and meeting with government representatives, it is hopeful that a resolution is near.

July 11 , 2019

EU-Mercosur trade deal increases risk of banana oversupply, says Canary Islands group

The Association of Banana Producers of the Canaries has voiced concerns about potentially high volumes of banana imports from Brazil in the future, which it says will likely further push down prices.

July 11 , 2019