Hapag-Lloyd and CSAV finalize shipping merger

Hapag-Lloyd and CSAV have completed their tie up to become the world's fourth-largest container liner shipping company, with expected annual sales of US$12 billion.

December 02 , 2014

South African table grape exporters positive after 'perfect' weather

One South African table grape exporter says 'everything that can go well so far this season is good', as producers continue to plant new varieties.

December 02 , 2014

NZ fruit growers embrace ozone tech for healthy orchards

OA-Global's ozone technology products worked wonders on kiwifruit trials in New Zealand, and the company hopes for similar success in new geographies and crops.

December 01 , 2014

Doubts linger after brief Chilean port strike

Chile's cherry and blueberry industries have very different views on the effects of recent port strikes.

November 27 , 2014

Low rainfall lifts South African stonefruit quality, says Capespan

While the stonefruit export season is generally going well for Capespan, some key markets are said to be inexplicably 'flat'.

November 27 , 2014

Russia may include Switzerland in produce import embargo

A 400-fold increase in Swiss apple exports to Russia has sparked suspicions of smuggling to avoid a trade ban on EU produce.

November 26 , 2014

Gaza threatens Israel with sanctions after produce blockade

The Gaza Ministry of Agriculture has warned it will retaliate with sanctions if Israel continues to obstruct its fruit and vegetable trade.

November 26 , 2014

Canadian produce sector hails successful meeting on Parliament Hill

Financial protection for produce sellers was one of the key topics addressed during recent meetings between industry and government in Ottawa.

November 25 , 2014

U.K.: Love Beets looks for South American opportunities

A U.K. company recently visited Santiago de Chile in search of ready-to-eat beetroot export opportunities.

November 21 , 2014

U.S.: NatureSeal sees bright future for Latin American fresh-cut sector

NatureSeal's A.J. Martinich looks at some of the key items and regions with growth potential in fresh-cut produce.