Today's Headline
Australia gains U.S. access for mangoes, litchis
While most Australian litchi and mango growers have traditionally focused on the domestic market, they will now have a new sales outlet thanks to the official opening of the U.S. market for their crops.
January 14 , 2015
U.S.: Chiquita shuts up shop in Charlotte
Chiquita vowed in March that it would keep its headquarters in Charlotte, but that has changed under the new ownership of Cutrale-Safra.
January 14 , 2015
Early organic Argentine pears soon to hit the water for U.S. market
Pacific Organic's Greg Holzman discusses upcoming pome fruit and mango deals, as well as the strong dollar's effect on produce trade flows.
January 14 , 2015
Peru: Zeit Organisch forecasts exponential fruit growth in Olmos
A Chilean grower with a unique packing method is developing fruit exports from Olmos in northern Peru, where he now has the option to tap into Odebrecht's mega-irrigation project.
January 13 , 2015
Fuel price drop sparks reefer 'renaissance', says Cool Carriers
Baltic Reefers could not have chosen a more apt time to buy NYK Cool, which under a new name is steaming ahead with new produce trade contracts.
January 12 , 2015
Chile: San Antonio port strike lifted
Fetraportces workers were threatening to block fruit-shipping terminals, but their strike action has finished after reaching a deal with Puerto Central.
January 09 , 2015
Setting fresh standards for good labor practices in Mexican farming
Mario Robles reveals some of the possible intentions of Mexico's Fresh Produce Social Responsibility Alliance in addressing child labor and company store practices.
January 09 , 2015
Europe to hold vote on Indian mango ban
A Defra spokesperson has confirmed the European Commission will vote soon on whether to lift a ban on Indian mangoes.
January 08 , 2015
Euro Watch: Exporter 'flexibility' needed to avoid a cease in trade
A weak euro may push some fruit importers to abandon the trade of certain products as a last resort.
January 08 , 2015
Leadership transition for Chiquita Brands
Brian Kocher will serve as interim CEO of the new privately-owned Chiquita Brands International.
January 07 , 2015