Netherlands: New energy efficient cold storage site at Port of Rotterdam

AGRO Merchants Group has started to develop a new temperature-controlled warehouse to bolster trade.

March 03 , 2016

U.S.: LGMA lettuce growers get head start on food safety changes

While some U.S. growers have procrastinated on FSMA compliance, California's lettuce industry is well-prepared.

March 03 , 2016

U.S.: NMB forecasts "unseasonably low" mango import volumes this month

However, record volumes are expected in the months that follow as the Mexican season gathers momentum.

March 02 , 2016

Danish supermarket’’ overwhelmed with demand for food past sell-by date

Danish consumers are lining up daily to shop at new supermarket WeFood, a store selling surplus food that is past its sell-by date.

March 02 , 2016

Giumarra table grape varieties make new ground in Chile

The white seedless Arra 15 variety is now grown over 500 hectares in Chile, and is achieving higher prices than last year overseas.

March 02 , 2016

Australia: Fourth Panama Disease TR4 detection made in Queensland

North Queensland banana growers have been asked to keep up their on-farm biosecurity efforts following the news.

March 01 , 2016

U.K.: Strong appetite for Fairtrade but more grocery partnerships needed

While the grocery market may be tough, sales of Fairtrade bananas have been steadily rising in the U.K.

March 01 , 2016

Russia to place stricter controls on produce imports through Belarus

Russia's food safety watchdog has grown weary of produce labeled as Indian coming through Belarus.

March 01 , 2016

Costa Rican banana grower shines in sustainability audit

Platanera Río Sixaola scored a very high rating in a sustainability audit carried out by Rainforest Alliance.

March 01 , 2016

Costa Rican watermelon exports to soar thanks to hard-hit competitors

A local Costa Rican grower expects a 30% boost in exports to Europe, the U.S., Canada and the Caribbean this year.

February 29 , 2016