State of the Market - Week 44, 2014

Despite good movement, prices for most U.S. table grape varieties in China fell during week 44.

November 05 , 2014

Shipping mergers are not good news for customers, says Seatrade

Seatrade CEO Yntze Buitenwerf says shipping line fusions mean less choice for exporters and longer transit times.

November 05 , 2014

U.S.: West Coast port slowdown accusations 'a bold-faced lie', says ILWU

The International Longshore & Warehouse Union says recent claims made against it were part of a smear campaign.

November 05 , 2014

U.S.: WP Rawl to double Florida growing operation

WP Rawl has new plants in the ground such as kale and beets in Florida, which will be ready for harvest in December.

November 05 , 2014

U.S.: Sustainability is the trend, says Organics Unlimited

It's been a boring year for weather and a booming one for markets in organic bananas, says Mayra Velazquez de Leon.

November 05 , 2014

BayWa restructures German fruit business

An aggressive Lake Constance investment program comes as part of a new structure for apple company BayWa.

November 05 , 2014

Vietnam considers Australian fruit import suspension

After dealing with years of headaches forming a new protocol to regain Thai market access, the Australian horticultural industry may face new non-tariff challenges in another South East Asian market.

November 04 , 2014

Mexico eradicates destructive Mediterranean fruit fly

Almost 18 million metric tons of crops in Mexico are due to benefit from the country ridding itself of a specific Medfly.

November 04 , 2014

Early Chilean blueberry start doesn't mean early finish, says Giumarra

Giumarra Companies' Tom Richardson gives his take on what to expect from the Chilean blueberry season and next week's PMA Fruittrade in Santiago.

November 04 , 2014

Spanish group discourages new Tango mandarin plantings

A recent report could have bearings on legal disputes over mandarin variety rights in Spain and South Africa.

November 04 , 2014