Today's Headline
Canada: CPMA congratulates new govt
The newly elected Liberal Party promises to give Canadian produce sellers protection at home, while restoring Canada’s preferential access to PACA provisions in the U.S.
October 20 , 2015
Upcoming season looks peachy for South African stonefruit
A steady increase in planting area and good weather conditions have contributed to a bullish export crop forecast in South Africa.
October 20 , 2015
Fyffes invests US$45M in melon, banana expansion
Fyffes could see its U.S. melon import capacity grow by a quarter this upcoming season, thanks to new investments in Central America.
October 20 , 2015
U.S.: California Walnut Board to launch national TV ad campaign
A major TV, print and digital advertising campaign is anticipated to deliver 4.5 billion impressions to U.S. adults.
October 20 , 2015
Australia: Dongfang shares up 25% on first day of trading
Now listed on the ASX, one of China's largest citrus growers may consider Australian acquisitions and marketing the country's fruit back home.
October 19 , 2015
Canadian election 2015: From PACA to 'Eat Well Plate'
The average Canadian probably won't be thinking about fruits and vegetables as they go to the polls today, but their vote could have a significant impact on the produce industry.
October 19 , 2015
Aussie Farmers Direct wins app design prize
An app that "makes customers feel like they’re physically standing in a supermarket" has won a prestigious design prize in Australia.
October 19 , 2015
Chile: Weather to cause 'significant decline' in cherry volumes, says Garces
Chile's leading cherry exporter says a combination of various weather issues will reduce production volumes and delay the season.
October 16 , 2015
Kloosterboer embarks on Rotterdam Cool Port cold storage project
Total Produce B.V. is on board as a tenant of a Rotterdam terminal set for development that will have 40,000 temperature-controlled pallet spaces.
October 16 , 2015
"Nobody expected such a slow start" to Argentina's blueberry deal
The Argentinean Blueberry Committee has further revised its export forecast downward.
October 15 , 2015
