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Banana exporters quantify strike losses

05.07.2022

The 18-day strike led primarily by the indigenous organization Conaie against the government's economic policies resulted in a loss of 1.8m boxes of bananas.

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CGA warns of clearance danger

05.07.2022

The industry body says that it is uncertain whether hundreds of containers of southern African oranges that are already on the water to EU markets will be able to be Customs cleared.

Congestion charges coming to EU ports

05.07.2022

While congestion may be easing at key ports in US, the problem is far from over in ports in other parts of the world, especially Europe.

Floods limit availability of fresh produce

05.07.2022

Soaring vegetable prices in Australia are set to rise even higher, with many crops from the Sydney's billion-dollar food basin 'wiped out'.

Agreement ends Peruvian transport strike

05.07.2022

The country's Ministry of Transport and Communications has agreed to 'search for solutions' to the problems caused by the rise in prices.

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West African banana industry pleads for help

04.07.2022

Banana producers from Cameroon, Ghana and Ivory Coast have called for urgent state bailouts to enable them fight what they say is unfair competition.

Peruvian transport sector starts indefinite strike

04.07.2022

The protest over the rise in fuel prices will cost the banana sector an estimated US$500K per day in exports.

Transnet finalises Durban port 'master plan'

04.07.2022

The expansion programme will involve the construction of new container terminals at Durban Point and Maydon Wharf, which will add new capacity of 1.8m and 1.6m TEUs, respectively.

Nitrogen shortage to hit Malaysian durian exports

04.07.2022

High demand coupled with limited supply of liquid nitrogen may cut the country's durian exports, especially to China, hurting revenue for local producers.

Carriers assess dwell fee introduction

04.07.2022

The combined number of import containers at the Californian ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach dwelling for 9 days or more has more than doubled since early February.

Macau bans Taiwanese mangoes

04.07.2022

The Chinese special administrative region issued the ban despite there being no scientific evidence that COVID-19 can be transmitted via packaged produce.

UK fruit industry faces 'catastrophic food waste'

04.07.2022

As the UK enters its peak harvesting season, a limited number of visas for temporary crop pickers means tonnes of produce is being left to rot in fields.

Peru predicts more table grapes

01.07.2022

New varieties and improved yields will result in a longer season and a 10% increase year-on-year in the volume of table grapes shipped in 2022/23.

Zespri welcomes EU-FTA

01.07.2022

The deal includes the removal of tariffs on New Zealand kiwifruit exports to the EU, which last year cost $46.5m on sales of more than NZ$1bn.

Central America braces for tropical cyclone

01.07.2022

TCM terminal operator APMT yesterday sent out a memo indicating that if weather conditions deteriorate, it may have to close the Costa Rican terminal.

DSC seeks absolution for the apple

01.07.2022

In an open letter to the pontiff and in honour of International Fruit Day, Dole Sunshine Company has requested that Pope Francis absolve the apple of its 'misconceived role' in Original Sin.

Container market starts to ease

01.07.2022

Maritime consultancy Drewry says that while it has definitely turned, port congestion and bottlenecks will slow the container market's normalisation.

SA citrus prices collapse

01.07.2022

There is an oversupply of citrus on South Africa's domestic market as a result of a high volume of fruit harvested and bottlenecks at the country's ports.

EU frees market to Moldovan fruit

01.07.2022

The EU's International Trade Committee gave the green light yesterday to double the volume of Moldovan fresh produce exported to the EU tariff-free.

Greenyard completes real estate transaction

01.07.2022

The transaction has generated €89.9m net of tax and the proceeds will be fully used to decrease bank debt.

ASOEX adjusts citrus forecast

30.06.2022

Chilean citrus production and export volumes have been hit as a result of the severe frosts that occurred at the end of May, with mandarins worst affected.

U.S. ports report box build-up

30.06.2022

The port hubs of Los Angeles and Long Beach are dealing with an influx of cargo as retailers stock up and lockdowns ease in China.

Australians urged to eat more bananas

30.06.2022

While the cost of some fruit and vegetables has doubled, banana growers and wholesalers say the price of bananas has dropped significantly.

Oakland takes action to reduce congestion

30.06.2022

The U.S. Port of Oakland says it will halve tariff-free time for containers and may raise dwell time penalties for containers that sit for too long.

Israel clears path for Peruvian blueberries

29.06.2022

Industry association Proarandanos is forecasting a year-on-year 15% increase in export volumes for the world's largest blueberry shipper.

MSC takes action to block banana claim

29.06.2022

The carrier has asked the Southern District of New York to step in and block prominent banana producer One Banana from arbitrating its US$2.7m cargo claims.

Struggle for Chilean grapes and berries

29.06.2022

The year-on-year decrease in the value of Chilean table grape and blueberry exports in the first 5 months of the year was offset by a sharp rise in the value of cherry exports.

Westfalia highlights environmental credentials

29.06.2022

The leading multinational avocado supplier has unveiled three innovative environmental and social projects, which enhance sustainability and help local communities.

ONE takes action on overweight containers

29.06.2022

The Japanese carrier says from 1 July a penalty fee will apply where cargo weight deviates by more than +/- 3 tonnes per TEU from B/L instructions and VGM documentation.

Ecuador banana exports slip further

28.06.2022

Year-to-date shipments to the end of May were down 10.8m boxes on last year and lower even than the corresponding period in 2019, according to data released by Acorbanec.

SATI ends record season

28.06.2022

Despite the infrastructural and logistical issues, South African table grape production and exports increased to record highs in 2021/22.

Seeka releases first Sustainability Report

28.06.2022

New Zealand's largest kiwifruit handler has established a goal of being net zero carbon by 2050 through initiatives including waste reduction and regenerative orchard practices.

Less is double for Canary Island bananas

28.06.2022

The market price increase is down to the combined effect of the seasonal reduction in volumes and production losses attributed to the volcanic eruption last year.

T&G Global pioneers Sustainability-Linked Loan

28.06.2022

The NZ$180m three-year loan is the first of its kind in New Zealand horticulture and commits T&G to a science-based greenhouse gas emissions reduction target.

Zespri lowers guidance

27.06.2022

The kiwifruit marketer says that while it will feel the effects of a smaller crop and higher supply chain costs, producer should get a 'solid' return for their fruit.

South Africa to appeal SCOPAFF citrus decision

27.06.2022

The Citrus Growers Association says that the premise that measures governing the trade in fresh produce are no longer sound and that 'politics has trumped science'.

Sweet Globe to lead Peruvian grape exports

27.06.2022

The rapid varietal change that has been taking place in the table grape industry has caused new leaders to appear and others, such as Red Globe, to lose their positions.

Simpson Farms sinks into the red

27.06.2022

One of Australia's largest avocado producers says it may be required to defer lease liabilities until it has sufficient cash resources.

Potato producers form SPO

27.06.2022

A group of nine Scottish seed potato growers have formed a new organisation to support the sector as it remains locked out of the EU market.

Iran and Pakistan sign MOU to boost fruit trade

27.06.2022

Pakistan has agreed to limit the tariff imposed on apple imported from Iran to 5% under a new agreement signed between the two countries.

Southern Africa citrus faces existential threat

24.06.2022

Within the next two to three years the CGA says most local growers face the real threat of moving into a negative profit margin, which will continue to worsen up to 2030.

No relief likely in logistics costs

24.06.2022

The rise in energy and labour costs coupled with port congestion will maintain inflationary pressures in the short term, according to Maersk Ocean CEO Vincent Clerc.

Portuguese police make record cocaine seizure

24.06.2022

Police in Portugal said on Thursday they had found just over 8 tonnes of cocaine concealed inside banana shipments from Colombia.

UK cold storage tops 40m m3

24.06.2022

The cold storage capacity of UK Cold Chain Federation members has increased by more than 10% in the past 12 months.

USDA to update kiwifruit Marketing Order

24.06.2022

The U.S. Department of Agriculture proposal would relax the minimum size requirement for all varieties to Size 49.

Driscoll's agrees terms for Berry Gardens acquisition

24.06.2022

The sale of the Berry Gardens commercial desk to the world's largest berry company is the latest development in the long-standing relationship between the two businesses.

AEL extends with Star Reefers

23.06.2022

The specialised reefer owner and Compagnie Fruitiere chartering arm have sealed a multi-year deal for four vessels used on the latter's Africa to UK and N Cont service.

Ecuador rocked by violent protests

23.06.2022

Banana supplies have been affected by the disruption to logistical chains, which has hit export volumes but should allow pricing in international markets to recover.

China admits Myanmar bananas

23.06.2022

Myanmar has been a leading banana supplier to China for several years, but until now fruit has been shipped through 'border trade' channels, which occupy a regulatory 'grey area'.

FEPEX warns of trucker strike impact

23.06.2022

The Spanish Federation of Fruit and Vegetable Producers and Exporters estimates that a transport stoppage would cost the industry €530m per week.

Australia hit by 'extreme' fresh produce shortage

23.06.2022

Consumers are warned to expect fruit and vegetable shortages at supermarkets for another six weeks, with supply expected to be back to normal by September.

Mixed forecast for Peruvian avocadoes

22.06.2022

While shippers are anticipating a 25% lift in export volume to the U.S. this season, the rise in freight rates will cost the industry an estimated extra US$125m.

Bumper season for Californian Navels

22.06.2022

According to California Citrus Mutual, this season's dessert oranges are selling at values more than 40% higher than the average for the last nine years.

OJEU publishes FCM cold treatment protocol

22.06.2022

New European Union market phytosanitary conditions for southern African oranges come into immediate effect, according to a notification in the Official Journal of the European Union.

EU rebuffs Scottish potato industry delegation

22.06.2022

The latest efforts by Scottish farming leaders to argue for the resumption of seed potato exports to European Union markets have hit a brick wall.

Esquire IG JV formed for fresh produce packaging

22.06.2022

Indian fruit distributor IG International has entered into a joint venture with Mumbai-based Esquire Corrugation to manufacture sustainable fresh produce carton packaging.

Avocados Australia calls on consumers to increase intake

22.06.2022

With avocado supply outstripping demand, the industry body says domestic per capita consumption should increase by 50%.

China expands durian production

22.06.2022

With the durian planting area in Hainan now exceeding 2K hectares, Hainanese fruit is forecast to hit the market in 2024 with an expected annual supply of 45K–75K MT.

US demand behind Moroccan citrus record

21.06.2022

While citrus shipments to the U.S. and Canada this season increased 82% year-on-year, Russia regained its position as the single largest export destination.

Viet Nam builds banana exports to China

21.06.2022

The combination of disease, land legislation and the rising costs of banana seedlings, labour and land has encouraged the import of cheaper bananas from Viet Nam.

Headwinds hurt Ecuador pineapple exports

21.06.2022

The sharp rise in input, packaging and shipping costs may lead to a 40% reduction in pineapple exports by the year end.

Empty box backlog builds in Rotterdam

21.06.2022

With N Cont terminals prioritising the throughput of laden containers, there are fears that there will not be sufficient capacity to meet rising demand in Asia.

Mexico to prohibit fruit picker subcontracting

21.06.2022

Mexico is to prohibit subcontracting of day labourers in its avocado and berry industries, partly to ensure companies complied with USMCA requirements.

PSP forms alliance with Citri&Co

20.06.2022

One of Canada's largest pension investment managers has joined forces with Europe's leading integrated fruit marketer to acquire and manage agricultural land.

Viet Nam boost for Australian table grapes

20.06.2022

Australian table grape exports to Vietnam reached record levels in 2021–22, thanks to improved trading conditions and ongoing export diversification efforts.

Turkey usurps Egypt on EU citrus imports

20.06.2022

Turkey was the main extra-community supplier of citrus fruits to the European Union in Q1 2022 ahead of Egypt, which had maintained the leadership in 2019, 2020 and 2021.

Morocco ships record tomato volume

20.06.2022

Despite the global logistics crisis and unfavourable weather conditions, Moroccan tomato exports increased 17% year-on-year this campaign.

High Country Aggregation valued at A$50m

20.06.2022

Despite Australian avocado prices plummeting in recent years amid a fruit glut, the sector has remained popular with institutional investors.

Seatrade inks 'reefer' newbuilds

17.06.2022

The reefer owner/operator has agreed to acquire four Chinese-built, high-specification container vessel newbuildings of 1,800 TEU.

Malaysian pineapple exports soar

17.06.2022

The value of Malaysia's pineapple exports rose to RM1.1bn (US$250m) last year from RM642m in 2020, according to the Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Food Industries.

Chile citrus switches to reefers

17.06.2022

For the first time this year Chilean citrus volumes will be shipped in specialised reefer vessels into the U.S. east and west coasts.

Zespri charter suffers mechanical failure

17.06.2022

Despite the breakdown, the cooling units remain operational and tugs are towing the vessel across the Pacific to the Port of Los Angeles.

USDA partners with Port of Houston

17.06.2022

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is to lease additional chassis, enabling the Texan port to fully utilize its capacity for reefer containers.

China clears path for Vietnamese passion fruit

17.06.2022

The bilateral protocols for the export of Vietnamese durians to China are also almost complete, with the possibility that the first shipment may take place this year.

Morocco ships record citrus volume

16.06.2022

According to Agriculture Ministry data, shipments increased 42% year-on-year despite the logistical and financial headwinds caused by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Citri&Co acquires San Miguel assets

16.06.2022

The agreement includes the integration of San Miguel's subsidiaries in Peru and South Africa, as well as the exclusive marketing of its fresh fruit production in Argentina and Uruguay.

Greenyard to divest UK business

16.06.2022

The Brussels-listed multinational, which operates in fresh and frozen fruit and vegetables, as well as prepared soups, sauces and meals, cited a crowded UK market.

PNW braces for low cherry crop

16.06.2022

The cold and wet spring stunted the development of many cherries, leading to what looks to be the smallest crop of Pacific Northwest cherries in nearly a decade.

Tunisian fruit exports soar

16.06.2022

The value of Tunisian fruit exports increased 25% year-on-year between January and end June, with Libya and Italy its major markets.

Border congestion halts fruit flow

16.06.2022

By the first week of June, almost 2,000 fruit container trucks were stranded at the border between Viet Nam and China awaiting clearance.

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