Advertorial: new South Florida fumigation facilities for Flagler Global Logistics

FGL claims its integrated fumigation and cold storage facilities offer a unique service to exporters, importers and retailers.

January 22 , 2014

Chile: Valparaiso contingency plan offers salve amidst port strikes

The flow of ships in Chile's Port of Valparaiso has risen 36% as vessels get diverted from San Antonio.

January 22 , 2014

Chilean police arrest key port strike figure

Chilean authorities are taking their crackdown on port protests up a notch with the arrest of Sergio Vargas.

January 21 , 2014

Australian "super plum" growers confident ahead of harvest

With 10 times the anthocyanin levels of regular plums, the Queen Garnet variety has the potential to storm its way into the super food market.

January 21 , 2014

Mexican lime region shakes under power struggle

A Mexican cartel has suffered mass arrests, possibly returning power to local lime growers.

January 21 , 2014

South African grape exports down in early 2014

South Africa's table grape exports were 53% lower year-on-year in the first fortnight of 2014.

January 21 , 2014

Opinion: sex, drugs, rock 'n' roll, and produce

Procacci's Kevin Delaney evokes Led Zeppelin in a call for the produce industry to improve its appeal.

January 21 , 2014

Peruvian citrus exports forecast for 10% increase

New plantings and strong fruit set are some reasons behind Peru's citrus outlook.

January 21 , 2014

Chilean strike effects extend to Central Valley growers

A further US$70 million worth of Chilean fruit exports could be compromised by strikes this week.

January 21 , 2014

Australia: Catch-22 for Tasmanian growers this season

While rain affected Tasmania's cherries, the wet weather has been positive for apple producers.

January 20 , 2014