Some 490 kilos of cocaine have been seized in the Spanish port of Vigo in bags hidden in hollowed out melons from Brazil.
Major retailers are in discussions to purchase ethically sourced produce after the Competition Market Authority indicated it would not punish them for violating anti-competition laws.
Over the past decade the partnership has shipped 1.8m TEU of New Zealand primary industry exports including dairy, meat, seafood and horticulture to market.
The Mexican berry industry, which rivals the avocado industry in value terms, says climate issues are to blame for the steep drop in production, with blueberries worst hit.
Peru suspended imports in mid-April after detecting the presence of the Cydia molesta (Oriental Moth) in several shipments.
Police have seized 1,500 kgs of cocaine in a reefer container carrying bananas to the US via transshipment in Guatemala.
The combination of strong demand and lower vessel capacity due to the Red Sea crisis is creating a shortage of both ships and containers.
The reduction in revenue generated by the tender is partly the result of a lower auction value and partly because fewer licences for SunGold and RubyRed were released.
The first Freshippo Village dedicated to blueberries has been established at the Joy Wing Mau blueberry production base in China's southeastern Yunnan province.
The South Korean logistics specialist has announced that it will build cold chain distribution hubs in Kansas and Georgia.
More than 320 tonnes of Western Australian avocadoes, valued at over A$1.6m, have now been exported to India, with most supplies coming from Delroy Orchards.
While the apple industry reconfigures following the devastation caused by Cyclone Gabrielle, domestic demand for pears continues to outstrip domestic supply.
The single Port Delaware will consist of Port Delaware South with a 400,000 TEU capacity and Port Delaware North, which will be able to handle 1.6m TEU.
The GBP£750K investment in reefer points solidifies the Scottish port's position as a leading hub for refrigerated and frozen cargo on the country’s west coast.
The world's third largest carrier saw a 30% fall in EBITDA in the first quarter of 2024 in a geopolitical environment that is impeding the fluidity of global trade.
Zespri's animated characters are on their way to the United States to support the second season of the kiwifruit marketer's 'Taste the Obsession' marketing campaign.
With the deadline for consideration expired and no review requested, the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code has been amended to permit the sale and use of food derived from the QCAV-4 banana.
The subsidiary of the US-based berry producer has started the construction of a US$14.9m berry processing facility in Larache, located within the Loukkos agricultural hub.
With production estimated 30% lower year-on-year as a result of adverse climatic conditions pre-harvest, the export target has been revised.
If the Red Sea diversions were to end this month, the current 36-containership Asia to Europe shortfall would transform into a 54-vessel surplus, according to Alphaliner.
The marketer said that it had no choice but to destroy almost 5,000 pallets of kiwifruit at a value of NZ$34m in order to maintain brand integrity.
By acquiring the Bostock orchards and selling some Mr Apple orchards, Scales says it will maintain its total orchard area in New Zealand while achieving a meaningful uplift in its premium variety volumes.
The combination of rising input costs, growing import volumes and pricing pressure from retailers is forcing smaller producers out of the industry.
The new figure is down on last year's harvest of 185,000 tonnes and well below the first 2024 industry estimate of 210,000 tonnes, released only last week.
This trend is set to continue across 2024, with a return to growth forecast after two years of declines, according to maritime consultancy Drewry.
Growing bottlenecks are frustrating attempts by the carriers to mitigate extended transit times caused by rerouting around southern Africa to avoid Red Sea attacks.
The multinational said first quarter Group results were strong with growth across all segments and it is maintaining its EBITDA target for the full year.
The land dedicated to Chilean table grape, apple and pear production has fallen 24% in a decade, according to the latest USDA report.
The UK government has launched its first annual Food Security Index, with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak pledging increased support for fruit and vegetable growers to ensure a stable domestic food supply.
The multinational is to partner leading biotechnological solutions provider Vellsam Materias Bioactivas to maximize the use of pineapple residues on its farms in Kenya.
After a rapid start to the season, export volumes dipped dramatically in April and year-to-date shipments are now below those of last year.
The German carrier has posted an 84% drop in first-quarter net profit but raised the lower end of its 2024 outlook amid rising demand and freight rates.
Exporters say they face limited demand with Indian onions now more expensive than those from Pakistan due to the $550 per tonne minimum export price.
The nation is both the world's largest producer and consumer of the exotic fruit, and a significant exporter.
In the 2023/2024 campaign, Peru shipped 82K MT of mangoes for US$237m, year-on-year falls of 68% in volume but only 20% in value.
After attempting to divest the company in 2021, Maersk is to invest in its container manufacturing subsidiary to secure MCI's future direction and maximise brand value.
Small container ships continue to transit the Red Sea despite increased risks, with 90 vessels counted through Suez since 1 April, while 700 circled Africa.
An Ohio appeals court has upheld wins for insurers in two suits over coverage for settlements resolving lawsuits brought under the federal Anti-Terrorism Act.
China's fruit imports from five countries along the Mekong River amounted to $10.68bn in 2023, accounting for nearly 60% of the country's total.
The charity is calling for financial support for vulnerable agricultural communities that rely on avocadoes for their livelihoods so they can invest in mitigation measures.
The containership build order book contains 2m TEUs to be delivered in 2024 and delivery volumes for the year are expected to exceed 3m TEUs, up 30% from last year's record.
Brazilian orange production is expected to hit its lowest level in more than three decades in 2024/25, the research centre said on Friday.
The country's General Customs Administration said that it has allowed, effective immediately, the import of Hungarian fresh cherries that meet relevant requirements.
The Chilean Research and Development Commission for Table Grapes says that 2023/24 will be remembered as a good season globally for the grape industry.
The International Fresh Produce Association aims to deepen connections for Australian and New Zealand produce exporters as South Korea is forced to import more.
The Brazilian apple harvest this season will be around 800K MT, a drop of around 25% compared to last year and the lowest in the last two decades.
The State of Delaware is to join the private operator of the Port of Wilmington, Enstructure, to build a new US$635m port terminal at a site on the Delaware River.
The wet, dark winter has delayed the British strawberry season by a fortnight, but the fruit will be large and juicy, according to producers.
Between 120-150 containers of Argentinean apples and pears have been trapped in Chilean ports for over a month as protests bring exports to a standstill.
The industry body collaborated with Fresh Fruit-X, Joy Wing Mau Asia and WinMart to introduce and promote South African table grapes to Vietnamese consumers.
The multinational's Costa Rican subsidiary Standard Fruit has laid off 412 labourers on its banana farms and says there may be more to follow.
The value of banana exports in 2023 fell to their lowest value in six years, yielding just US$32.3m according to data from the Bank of Mozambique.
The UK startup, whose flagship technology increases the shelf-life of fresh produce and reduces waste, has secured £750K from investors to support its domestic and international roll-out.
The two tonnes of cocaine had been hidden in a reefer container carrying bananas destined for St Petersburg, Russia.
The first official estimate published by the US Northwest Cherry Growers forecasts a 210K MT crop, a 12% increase year-on-year.
Italian customs officials in the Port of Gioia Tauro have seized 250kgs of cocaine hidden in a container transporting bananas from Ecuador.
Despite the year-on-year reduction in sales revenue and net profit, the Group's performance remains solid and 'well in line with full year forecasts'.
Leading agro-industrial body COAG claims producers are suffering sub-economic returns, with total industry losses estimated at €120m.
The Algerian Society for the Regulation of Agricultural Products has been tasked to source 10K MT of bananas to stabilise retail pricing.
In court papers, A.P. Moller - Maersk claims ICTSI did not meet a stipulated solvency measure when awarded the concession to operate the Durban Container Terminal.
Climate variability is expected to continue affecting the global trade lane beyond this latest crisis, according to the Panama Canal Authority.
The move follows claims that Russian-grown vegetables are being smuggled into Lithuania via Poland and Belarus.
The US$14m total raised to date will be used to meet increasing customer demand, fuel product innovation and expand global operations and key partner ecosystems.
China has agreed to lift restrictions on the import of German beef and apples following a state visit by German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.
Danish carrier Maersk says it is sailing faster and leased more than 125,000 additional containers to boost schedule reliability.
The grouping of Latin American banana associations says that the Italian retailer is selling Rainforest Alliance certified bananas at a sub-economic price.
The decision by the world's largest onion exporter is contingent on the re-imposition of a minimum export price coupled with a 40% export duty.
The combination of a shortage of exports from Brazil, higher import prices and a weak Yen has made it difficult for importers in the current economic climate.
The heatwave engulfing Southeast Asia has resulted in smaller yields, spiralling costs and a shortened harvest.
Exporter association AEBE says the phased tariff reduction on bananas will allow Ecuador to more-than-double its share of exports to Asia from the current 6% to 15%.
The pineapple cultivation project in Sabah is expected to yield 5,000 tonnes with an estimated income of RM20m from late October until July 2025.
The Italian multinational has signed a strategic partnership agreement with berry specialists Cerchia Holding to create 'I Frutti di Gil', in which it holds a 51% share.
A total of 50 new containerships were delivered in April, adding 333K TEUs of capacity, compared to the previous high of 41 vessels and 260K TEUs delivered in March.
The increase in sales and gross profit for the multinational's fresh and value-added products could not offset the dip in revenue and profit in its banana segment.
A supply scarcity is leading to depleted inventories across the supply chain helping to drive the surge in prices, according to a Rabobank report.
With the heatwave leading to more flowering during blossom, the Malaysian durian industry is forecasting a bumper crop, particularly for the Musang King variety.
The second and third vessels arriving in Zeebrugge have completed the marketer's clearance processes, with kiwifruit now being distributed to customers across Europe.
In their opening arguments, plaintiffs argue that the multinational benefitted from payments to a right-wing militia, while lawyers representing Chiquita say it was a victim of extortion.
The Danish carrier delivered a first quarter showing a strong recovery in earnings compared to Q4, 2023 and has raised its full year guidance.
Britain launched physical checks on fresh food products imported from the EU some three years after it left the single market and eight years after it voted to leave the EU.