Season-to-date exports are up 6% in volume and 14% in value, according to Brazil's foreign trade statistics portal.
A new 'game-changing' tech tool for apple and grape growers estimates how climate change may affect the risk and costs of common plant diseases in parts of New Zealand.
Chile has shipped 91% of its cherries to China this season, with the increase coming at the expense of all other export markets.
The government has responded to calls from horticultural exporters to accelerate the free trade agreement in time for exports this season.
The National Cooperative Export agency of the Indian government is set to purchase 1,650 tonnes of onions from private traders for export to Bangladesh.
The return of La Niña and historically warm water across the Atlantic Ocean could contribute to a 'super-charged' hurricane season in 2024.
The move is 'a significant step that represents a further strategic expansion for the company', which is one of Italy's largest banana importers and ripeners.
A GPS beacon was found with more than a tonne of the narcotic at a warehouse in Rotterdam, having avoided detection by scanners at the Moin container port.
The Citrus Growers' Association estimates that the Vietnamese market offers an export potential of 15K MT of oranges, leading to more job opportunities and revenue generation.
The USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service cites the challenges of accessing Asian markets for reducing its forecast for Egyptian citrus shipments by 250K MT.
At the Danish carrier's AGM, CEO Vincent Clerc said that after spiking in December and January, rates have faded to an unsustainable level.
The world's fifth largest carrier said it must further reduce its per-unit costs after posting an 83% reduction in net profit year-on-year.
Driven by its Distribution Business Unit, the Italian multinational achieved double-digit year-on-year percentage increases in net sales, EBITDA and net profit.
The MV Kowhai is the first of a total 63 specialised reefer charters that will ship approximately 50% of the New Zealand crop to markets in Asia, the US and Europe.
According to the research on which the campaign is based, transporting frozen goods at -15 deg C, rather than the current norm of -18 deg C, would lead to significantly reduced emissions.
The Panama Canal Authority has announced an increase in the number of daily transit slots in response to the present and projected level of the Gatun Lake.
The Israeli start-up, which focuses on breeding and commercialization of unique specialty cucurbits, is to invest €5m to develop edible skinned 'cherry melons' in Spain.
British Columbia fruit and grape growers are to receive up to C$70m to re-plant crops damaged by January's cold snap with more climate-change resilient varieties.
The Belgian multinational said the new share buyback programme will be used to meet obligations arising from a new long-term incentive plan.
Refrigerated cargo contract rates on the east coast South America to Northern Europe voyage have more than quadrupled since October.
Citrus producers are this season facing supply chain disruptions, fruit fly infestations, severe thrip damage and increasing competition in export markets.
Costa Rica's National Chamber of Pineapple Producers and Exporters said Mr. Brunner's suggestion that struggling producers should change their business model was 'offensive and counter-productive'.
In total, 27% of New Zealand kiwifruit production is forecast to go to the greater China region, including Hong Kong and Taiwan, a 40% increase year-on-year.
Producers benefitted from a shorter domestic crop combined with a reduction in competitive supplies from Peru in destination markets.
The British Apples & Pears Ltd document outlines a series of goals and measures designed to ensure the long-term sustainability and growth of the sector.
British Columbia producers are predicting at least a 90% loss of this summer's harvest of fruit including peaches, apricots and nectarines.
The fourth World Banana Forum meets in Rome under the threat of climate change, the spread of Panama disease TR4 and rapidly rising costs.
In terms of export destinations, the Chinese market showed the largest growth last year, with the export value rising 60.6% to hit US$64.7m.
The reefer lessor says it has looked at the possibility of reducing its dependence on China, which is currently responsible for all reefer container manufacturing.
Higher per-unit pricing for its avocadoes and record quarterly revenues in its blueberry segment led the California-based producer/marketer to break even in Q1.
The multinational says that its personal-size fresh pineapple is to be available nationwide year-round exclusively through Melissa's Produce.
The coalition has initiated a global survey to assess the costs associated with fruit and vegetable production and trading, as well as the prices received by growers and intermediaries.
The Pakistani government's decision to impose a ban on the export of onions and bananas has failed to bring any immediate price relief for consumers.
The purchase of Bomarea and the Peruvian operations of AvoAmerica follows the acquisition of Verfrut and builds the multinational's berry and avocado portfolio.
According to Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs' data, annual per capita fruit consumption declined to 55 kgs in 2022 after peaking at 67.9 kgs in 2007.
The cost of enacting the environmental sustainability standard has prompted concerns among UK farmers about potential mandatory market access requirements.
The investment bank says the carrier's ambition to become the one-stop-shop for container logistics risks alienating forwarders and cargo customers.
Farmers across the country are digging up their orchards and will plant a million fewer apple trees this year, according to British Apples and Pears Ltd.
Pakistan's National Logistics Corporation organised a land convoy of 16 refrigerated vehicles to transport citrus from Sargodha to Derbent and Grozny in Dagestan.
With export revenues of $3.4bn in 2023, Viet Nam saw its share of the Chinese fresh produce import market rise from 8% to 14%, relegating Chile to third place.
The proposed 100,000-tonne quota would enable Thai bananas to be imported into Japan duty-free under the Japan-Thailand Economic Partnership Agreement.
The South Korean government has reiterated its opposition to easing import regulations for apples and pears over concerns about the spread of pests.
Kiwifruit marketer Zespri says its PVR patented red variety has tripled in volume year-on-year and will be available in South Korea, Malaysia and Hong Kong for the first time.
The grouping of associations is to use the World Banana Forum in Rome as a platform to increase the pressure on European retailers to pay producers a fair price.
The multinational has joined with the international network of women in produce, coming together from 'the front lines to the front offices' to close the gender divide.
Steve Barnard is to continue to serve as the California-based avocado specialist's CEO and Board Director.
Five orchardists in New Zealand's Bay of Plenty have been fined nearly NZ$200K for illegally abstracting more than 100m litres of water.
With more than half the total volume destined for the US still to be shipped, the Chilean Table Grape Committee is recommending retail promotions from mid-March.
The Port of Rotterdam has declared that all import containers from Latin America will exclusively be released securely and reliably through its Secure Chain system.
In a bid to ensure the availability of onions and bananas at reasonable prices during Ramadan, Pakistan's Ministry of Commerce is to impose temporary export restrictions.
Despite delays caused by local weather and logistical issues, fruit is moving quickly through the value chain and pricing in EU markets is reported to be favourable.
A Senate enquiry hears that some producers have not received price increases from the major retailers in 15 years.
The banana ripener/distributor subsidiary of the Solveg Group has acquired the Brussels' based banana ripener.
Although the US retained its position as Peru's largest export market for onions in 2023, volumes to European Union markets surged, with shippers attracted by higher pricing.
The National Police found more than 100 kgs of cocaine concealed in the ceiling of a reefer container transporting bananas to Belgium.
Banana producers in Martinique have obtained a 3-year, multi million Euro aid programme from the State in order to be able to maintain and renew their operations.
The recent hot and humid weather has caused some durians to ripen and reach the market several months earlier than usual.
The A$5.3m 'squeeze the day' export market development and quality programme comes in preparation for a 60% increase in citrus production over the next 5 years.
The news network says the 'intriguing price stability' of bananas in EU markets for the past 25 years 'defies the economic volatility seen in other fruit sectors'.
Houthi militants attacked and damaged the containership on Monday in the Gulf of Aden, as the Iran-backed group continues to target shipping in the region.
The collaboration comes as a response to recommendations from a recent Human Rights Impact Assessment, which endorses outsourcing security personnel.
The board of the logistics parastatal has approved the finalisation of the 25-year joint venture for the Philippine terminal operator to run Durban Container Terminal 2.
Despite shipping out a similar volume year-on-year, the export value of Dutch fruit and vegetables increased sharply in 2023 as a result of higher pricing.
During police raids in China, authorities discovered that a counterfeiting operation also affected fruit marketer Dole and Zespri customer GoodFarmer.
The last UK-listed logistics firm has endorsed a £762m acquisition proposal from the American logistics giant GXO, abandoning a previous offer from CEVA Logistics.
In an operation carried out in the Port of Colón, Panama, authorities seized five tonnes of cocaine hidden on a container ship transporting bananas from Ecuador to Spain.
The Moldovan table grape industry has been included in the 'One Country One Priority Product' initiative, led globally by the UN's Food and Agriculture Organization.
Over the course of last year, the port operator handled 283,000 containers, APM's best result in 21 years of operations in the Brazilian port.
Ocean freight forwarding was the biggest drag on results for the 3PL service provider, with quarterly and annual revenue each down 54% year-on-year.
Reefer operator Cool Carriers has signed a contract with terminal operator Contecon for the exclusive use of a state-of-the-art coldstore in the Ecuadorian port.
The kiwifruit marketer is injecting a little fun into daily fruit consumption with new sustainably made packaging that draws inspiration from a pill box.
The impact of Cyclone Gabrielle and the complexity of its associated insurance claim have been influential factors in the company posting a full-year net loss of NZ$46.6m.
The container line says this significant milestone represents a R350m investment in the development and construction of a cutting-edge cold storage facility.
Following nearly exponential increase in production and exports in the last decade, Peru's export slumped 43% in 2023 as a result of warmer weather conditions.
The company says it is to exclusively focus on direct sourcing, aligning with the increasing trend of large retailers in Poland aiming for direct procurement.
The multinational saw an increase in revenue, net income and EBITDA in 2023 and reduced its debt by US$200m.
In the first five weeks of the year, Ecuador shipped the lowest volume of bananas since 2019, according to industry association Acorbanec figures.
While shipments are expected to increase 15% year-on-year this season, there are concerns about the fruit's low sugar levels.
A mass recall of oranges sold in E.Leclerc supermarkets is underway in France, with the product found to have pesticide levels above EU limits.
A study by economists at Michigan State University found that using moderate and achievable expansions in trade access could generate an additional US$1bn and 5,600 jobs.