U.S.: West Coast port users express shock at 'unbelievable' congestion

U.S. customs broker J&K Fresh says the U.S. port situation is 'almost worse than if they were striking' due to the uncertainty, while the Global Reefers head says he's never seen anything like this on the West Coast.

January 28 , 2015

Indonesia joins Asian neighbors in California apple import ban

Citing uncertainty around possible listeria outbreaks due to regional trade, the Indonesian Government has banned certain U.S. apples from the market.

January 27 , 2015

New CEO for Sun World

With a new CEO at the helm, Sun World will progress in its California grape planting program and will be pulling out of some crops.

January 27 , 2015

U.S.: Listeria apple media claims in Asia "outlandish", says Powers

A Northwest Horticultural Council representative says a 'very difficult situation' has arisen from inaccurate reports in Asia-Pacific countries about the recall of some U.S. apples.

January 27 , 2015

U.S. gains Chinese market access for all apple varieties

Bilateral talks between the USDA and AQSIQ have led to China granting market access for all apple varieties from all U.S. apple-growing regions.

January 26 , 2015

First Mexican blackberries and raspberries arrive in China

Both Driscoll's and Naturipe have capitalized on China's recent opening for Mexican berries.

January 26 , 2015

Australia: Costa Group closes two grape farms

A Costa representative cited a 'changed industry and market conditions' as one reason why the company has decided to reduce its 'grape farming footprint'.

January 26 , 2015

Former Dole executive to lead Chiquita

Former Dole man and European juice industry leader Andrew J. Biles is the new CEO of Chiquita Brands' banana and pineapple businesses.

January 23 , 2015

Q&A: Southern Hemisphere pome fruit crop in focus for the U.S., Canada

Fruit distributor Oppy sees opportunities in a Northern Hemisphere apple market that "would appear oversupplied at first glance", while the pear import outlook is looking "pretty rosy".

January 23 , 2015

Chinese authorities launch fresh investigation into fruit imports

At least one major Chinese fruit importer has had staff summoned by authorities as part of an investigation into a customs broker.

January 22 , 2015