Today's Headline

Peru: El Niño to hit hard in late December, says expert

The former head of Peru's Institute of the Sea says a reduction in ocean temperature doesn't mean El Niño is losing severity, but rather that it is delayed.
December 01 , 2015

NZ suspects imported frozen berries a link to Hep A cases

Hepatitis A cases may again be linked to imported frozen berries in Oceania, although this time in New Zealand.
November 30 , 2015

Russia to ban Turkish produce imports

Russia's restrictions on Turkish produce imports will likely come into place on Jan. 1.
November 30 , 2015

NZ avocado industry optimistic despite sharp volume decline

A 40% drop in New Zealand's year-on-year avocado production volumes has many exporters predicting good returns this campaign.
November 30 , 2015

Chile: Coquimbo declared fruit fly-free

After eight months of work and a US$1.3 million investment, a major Chilean agricultural region is now free of the Mediterranean fruit fly.
November 27 , 2015

Peruvian grape deal takes off in North America

El Niño's effects on northern Peruvian grapes may only extend to the latest varieties, says a Capespan exec who is also taking a cautious approach to the Chilean campaign.
November 26 , 2015

Editorial: What if Russia blocks Turkish food imports too?

After the downing of a Russian military aircraft this week on the Syrian border, a key lawmaker is calling to cut economic and diplomatic ties with Turkey.
November 25 , 2015

Israeli biopesticide group plans Wall Street listing

A few months after Stockton received Chinese financial backing in return for a majority stake, the group is preparing for some changes.
November 25 , 2015

IFCO's 'caja de oro' gains traction in Spain

IFCO Systems' recyclable banana boxes have proven popular with Canary Islands growers, who supply around 85% of the Spanish market.
November 24 , 2015

Two Chilean groups join growing Sun World licensee list

Two of Chile's "most formidable grape producer-exporters" will now be able to grow and market Sun World's proprietary varieties.
November 23 , 2015