New tariff cuts kick in for Aussie ag exports to South Korea

A wide range of Australian crops are expected to benefit from a new round of Korean tariff cuts, including grapes, nuts and Brussels sprouts.

December 31 , 2015

El Niño shows no signs of waning, says NASA

NASA satellite images show a "striking resemblance" to the El Niño of 1997-98, with the weather phenomenon expected to bear down on the U.S. and possibly provide drought relief to California.

December 30 , 2015

Year 2015 in Review - Second Half

Going into 2016, how can the produce sector be more inclusive with the broader population?

December 29 , 2015

Argentine blueberry exports slide 10% in "unusual" season

The head of The Argentinean Blueberry Committee believes the industry could gain access to the Chinese market in 2016.

December 24 , 2015

India: IG International's first mandarins to arrive in Russia this week

Tarun Arora discusses mandarin and grape export deals, as well as advances for Zespri kiwifruit and Chilean cherries in India.

December 23 , 2015

WTO strikes landmark deal to improve agricultural trade rules

Developed countries have agreed to stop agricultural export subsidies immediately, in what has been described as the WTO's most significant outcome for farming in its history.

December 22 , 2015

Canada: CPMA podcast tackles raft of produce sector issues

Fresh Fruit Portal joined leading North American produce media commentators on a special podcast put together by the Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA).

December 22 , 2015

Speculation mounts over possible ChemChina-Syngenta deal

Syngenta's shares have been rising after the China National Chemical Corp. reportedly raised its takeover offer for the Swiss agribusiness.

December 22 , 2015

SeaLand to launch new service for Gulf of Mexico, Eastern U.S.

A shipping company owned by the Maersk Group is to provide a weekly service between Veracruz and Philadelphia from next year.

December 21 , 2015

U.K. Parliamentary study recognizes GM insect potential

A report from the British House of Lords says the government has a "moral duty" to test the potential of GM insect technology.

December 21 , 2015