U.K.: Waitrose to cut black plastic trays from fresh produce aisle

The British supermarket plans to remove the trays in meat, fish and fruit and vegetable ranges by the end of 2018.

January 19 , 2018

Conditions back to normal at Port of Rotterdam after severe storm

A video shows heavy winds toppling a stack of containers at the port on Thursday.

January 18 , 2018

Chile streamlines plant imports from French stonefruit center

The initiative gives a "strong push" to the adoption of new peach, nectarine, plum, apricot, cherry and almond varieties in Chile.

January 18 , 2018

U.K. supermarket aims to eliminate plastic packaging by 2023

The move comes at a time of rapidly increasing pressure in both the U.K. and continental Europe to eliminate avoidable plastic waste.

January 17 , 2018

Australia: Reid Fruits sees interest "drop off" in China for cherries

An influx of Chilean fruit has put the market under pressure, but the Tasmanian grower is experiencing a good season nonetheless with a wide range of export opportunities worldwide.

January 17 , 2018

Chile: Iniagrape-one volumes set to double during current season

Iniagrape-one is finding favor in the world's biggest table grape markets, and breeders are now busy evaluating a possible red seedless follow-up.

January 16 , 2018

OZblu, Migiva form blueberry JV for the Americas

One of the largest growers of blueberries in South Africa and Australia has teamed up with a Peruvian company to bring exclusive varieties to the Americas.

January 15 , 2018

Cold weather for two-thirds of Mexico, sharp contrast for Michoacán

Cold Front 22 continues to affect large swathes of the country with frosts expected in some areas and roaring winds above 55mi/hr lashing the Tehuantepec Isthmus and Gulf.

January 12 , 2018

South Africa: Cape Town water supply three months from running dry

The public will have until Monday to make comments on a proposed water charge to residents and businesses to help pay for water infrastructure and systems.

January 12 , 2018

Citrus greening insect advances quickly in Portugal, sparking concerns in Spain

Valencia's Unió de Llauradors i Ramaders is worried about the African citrus psyllid's 'rapid and irrepressible' expansion in the neighboring country.

January 11 , 2018