U.S. East and Gulf Coast port strike averted

The ILA and the USMX have finally reached a truce to avoid disruptive strikes this weekend.

December 28 , 2012

2012 Year in Review - First Half

At Fresh Fruit Portal, we take a look at the issues and events that defined 2012 for the produce industry.

December 28 , 2012

U.S. ports give assurances over fruit & veg trade

U.S. port operators make their calls on what strikes would imply if the ILA and USMX can't reach an agreement.

December 27 , 2012

Mexican company converts avocado waste into plastic

Mexico's Biofase is working to convert avocado seeds into 100% biodegradable plastic resins.

December 27 , 2012

Italy explores new Psa treatment for kiwifruit

Summerfruit's Giampaolo Dal Pane talks about a new fertilizer that could fight Psa.

December 26 , 2012

Dismal prices force Peruvian farmers to suspend mango sales

With mango prices threatening to fall as low as US$0.39 per 20kg box, Peruvian farmers are struggling to stay afloat.

December 26 , 2012

Australia to phase out citrus regulation

The Australian government will change rules that restrict who citrus exporters ship to in the U.S.

December 24 , 2012

Chinese firm to buy leading Australian produce supplier

Chinese company Chevalier is finalizing a deal to buy Australia's Moraitis Group.

December 21 , 2012

Apple exporters take on Indian tariffs, methyl bromide proposals

We hear New Zealand, U.S. and Chilean perspectives on India's apple market obstacles.

December 20 , 2012

Germany: Hapag-Lloyd and Hamburg Süd consider merger

Germany's Hapag-Lloyd and Hamburg Süd could become one of the world's largest shipping companies.

December 19 , 2012