Countries
Complicated permits, exchange rates hold back Venezuelan fruit imports
While a recent election result brings Venezuela one step closer to solving dire socioeconomic problems, the country is still far from becoming the fruit import destination it once was.
December 14 , 2015
U.S.: DuPont and Dow to merge in "game-changing" deal
The tie-up of two leading chemical companies is expected to create a combined market share of around US$130 billion.
December 11 , 2015
Italy: Ferrero to pilot Indian hazelnut project
Hazelnut cultivars will soon be imported to a northern Indian state in a bid to start up commercial production and supply a major Italian chocolatier.
December 11 , 2015
Chile closes in on workable Indian access for blueberries, avocados
Chile's agricultural attaché for India says while there is already market access for walnuts, blueberries and avocados, the current protocols are unfavorable for trade.
December 11 , 2015
Chile kicks off table grape export season
Some 260 metric tons of table grapes were shipped from Chile to the U.S. in the first week of December.
December 11 , 2015
NZ: Zespri SunGold volumes almost triple in 2015
It's smiles all round for Zespri, as the kiwifruit marketer reflects on a year that saw record sales into Asia.
December 11 , 2015
China: Yonghui Superstores JV targets persimmon industry
A major Chinese retailer is the controlling shareholder in a project that includes the construction of a persimmon processing plant.
December 11 , 2015
Organic produce delivery service opens doors for Colombian growers
Sourced by hundreds of smallholder farms, a Colombian food company is skirting traditional sales channels at home and making progress in exports.
December 10 , 2015
State of the Market - Week 49, 2015
Responding to the greater supply, Hass avocado prices fell significantly in the U.S. during week 49.
December 10 , 2015
NZ: Scales Corp opens Port of Auckland coldstore facility
A NZ$33 million project has recently been completed by a leading New Zealand agribusiness company and a major port.
December 10 , 2015
