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Sealand imposes PSS on reefer

02.03.2021

The Maersk Americas subsidiary is to implement a Peak Season Surcharge on all reefer cargo from South and Central America into Port Hueneme, California.

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Bayer to introduce Vanity Citrus

02.03.2021

The innovative and environmentally friendly device is the life science company's latest pheromone-based crop protection product designed to control pests on citrus farms.

Dole engages PA Consulting for culture overhaul

02.03.2021

The consultancy is to partner the multinational as it works to overhaul its operating model to emphasise sustainability from top to bottom.

First BMSB arrives in the UK

02.03.2021

Experts are currently evaluating how best to mitigate the potential economic damage of the brown marmorated stink bug on British fruit and vegetable crops.

Carriers accused of sharp practice

02.03.2021

New Zealand businesses say they are being asked to pay hire fees on empty containers that they are unable to return because of congestion at the shipping companies' own depots.

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Costa Rica ships record banana volume

01.03.2021

According to National Banana Corporation Corbana figures, Costa Rica shipped 2.35m MT of bananas in 2020, despite the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

Outstanding apples underpin T&G improvement

01.03.2021

In a year of extraordinary Covid 19-related challenges, T&G Global's apple business was the driving forced behind the Group's 151% increase in net profit after tax.

Kloosterboer divests Nordic assets

01.03.2021

The decision to sell its operating company in Sweden marks a 'logical step' in the port operator's strategy of focusing on the development of its assets in Western Europe.

Dole Maya fitted with hybrid scrubber

01.03.2021

Scrubber manufacturer Andritz claims to be the only company to offer, deliver, install and successfully commission a complete portfolio of scrubber systems for maritime vessels.

Cape Doctor hits carrier reliability

01.03.2021

Container lines are once again opting to bypass the Port of Cape Town because of the impact of wind-related disruption to schedule integrity.

NZKGI issues call for pickers and packers

01.03.2021

New Zealand Kiwifruit Growers Inc says that ongoing travel restrictions mean that producers will be looking to offer jobs to even more New Zealanders.

Seeka shines in 2020

26.02.2021

The listed New Zealand produce handler saw its revenue rise, net profit soar and net debt plunge despite the Covid-related production and logistical challenges.

China bans Taiwanese pineapples

26.02.2021

China has announced that it will suspend the import of Taiwan’s pineapples with immediate effect, citing 'harmful organisms' found in the fruit.

Scales Corp sees headwinds in 2021

26.02.2021

After posting an underwhelming set of results for 2020, the New Zealand agribusiness giant says its 2021 figures will be affected by inclement weather, increased costs and ongoing shipping delays.

CAC revises avocado estimate

26.02.2021

The California Avocado Commission says autumn and winter weather events, including heavy winds have resulted in an 8% reduction in crop volume.

India to ship plantains to the UK

26.02.2021

A trial consignment of Nendran bananas is scheduled to be sent to the London Gateway from the South India Port of Cochin on 5 March.

Britain eases access for Majorca potatoes

26.02.2021

Some 70% of Spanish potato exports to the UK are grown in Majorca and the business generates around €6m euros a year.

South Africa to ship more avocadoes

26.02.2021

Despite a fall in production, exports are forecast to rise as a result of strong demand driven by health reasons and minimal disruptions of COVID-19 to logistics and demand.

Cool Eagle delivers to Cool Carriers

25.02.2021

The specialised reefer newbuilding is the third vessel of the so-called E-class series, which has high cube pallet capacity below deck.

Dynamite 2020 for Total Produce

25.02.2021

In the context of the continuing challenges posed by COVID-19, the Irish multinational saw sales revenue and profitability rise in 2020, while net debt decreased.

Greenyard ahead of the curve in Q3

25.02.2021

Based on current projections, the Belgian multinational expects its adjusted EBITDA for the full year to land in the upper end of its earlier guidance of €106m - €110m.

WAPA releases S Hem pipfruit forecast

25.02.2021

The World Apple and Pear Association says that apple exports will stabilise at 1.7m MT, while pear exports are likely to rise, driven by additional volumes from Argentina.

Saudi ups share of French apples

25.02.2021

Saudi Arabia absorbed 28% of all French apples exported to the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, according to Interfel.

Viet Nam and New Zealand signal fresh trade intent

25.02.2021

By the end of the year, consumers should be able to enjoy New Zealand strawberries and squash in Vietnam and Vietnamese limes and pomelos in New Zealand.

Del Monte focuses on upside after tough 2020

24.02.2021

The COVID-19 pandemic had a US$304m impact on net sales during the full year across the multinational's fresh, value-added and banana business segments.

Turkey sees steep rise in banana production

24.02.2021

After a 33% rise in production year-on-year, Government study estimates that 75% of domestic demand can be met by local producers.

Mexican citrus suffers under heavy frosts

24.02.2021

The prolonged cold snap that did so much damage to the Texas citrus crop also affected 350K MT of citrus production over the border in Nuevo Leon.

New record for Mexican avocadoes

24.02.2021

At US$2.937bn, the value of avocado exports in 2020 was marginally above the preceding record established in 2019.

Chinese apple exports recover to top 1m MT

23.02.2021

Bangladesh, the Philippines, Viet Nam, Thailand and Indonesia accounted for 73% and 75% of all Chinese fresh apple exports by volume and value, respectively.

Uvanova paints bleak picture

23.02.2021

The Chilean Research and Development Commission for Table Grapes estimates that the rainfall that affected the country's principal production region will cost the industry 'no less than US$600m'.

QUT claims TR4 breakthrough

23.02.2021

Australian researchers at the Queensland University of Technology say they have developed a line of Cavendish bananas resistant to Panama disease.

Iran increases banana production

23.02.2021

The Agriculture Ministry says it is seeking to reach self-sufficiency in the production of tropical fruits through the support of farmers and expansion of orchards.

Fruit drives Spanish produce export value increase

23.02.2021

Despite shipping 2.8% less in volume terms year-on-year, the value of Spanish fruit and vegetable exports increased 7.7% in 2020.

Dole Asia promises Sunshine For All

22.02.2021

The US$2m annual fund will support global strategic partnerships and innovation in the crucial areas of sustainability, food access and waste.

Costa soars back into the black

22.02.2021

On a pre-tax basis, the Australian agribusiness Group has returned to profitability, reporting a A$67.5m profit, up from a A$34.4m loss in 2019 despite the Covid pandemic.

Texas pleads for USDA assistance

22.02.2021

The Governor of the third largest citrus producing state in the US estimates citrus producers face crop losses of at least $300m due to last week's unusual winter storm.

Peruvian asparagus exports set for rebound

22.02.2021

Covid-related logistical issues coupled with social unrest towards the end of the year caused a year-on-year fall in asparagus exports for the first time in 2020.

UK makes record single cocaine seizure

22.02.2021

The 2.3 tonnes of cocaine hidden in a consignment of bananas from Colombia is equivalent to more than half the quantity of cocaine seized in an average year.

Australia retail withdraws fruit after larvae find

22.02.2021

Stone fruit has been removed from major supermarkets in South Australia after fruit fly larvae was found in stonefruit shipped from neighbouring Victoria.

Skou says consumers should pay for greener future

22.02.2021

The CEO of the world's largest shipping firm Maersk says people would be willing to pay a little bit more for their goods if it were to help tackle climate change.

Origin Capital raises NZ$69m in first round

19.02.2021

Through use of debt, the New Zealand equity fund says it has approximately NZ$135m available to invest in SunGold kiwifruit farms over the next three years.

India scraps MEIS

19.02.2021

Worst hit by the withdrawal of the Merchandise Exports from India Scheme will be table grape exporters, as the scheme subsidised the EU's 8% import duty.

ACP increases booking slot fees

19.02.2021

The cost of booking a transit through the Panama Canal is to double for small reefer vessels and quadruple for large units from 15 April.

Court upholds produce origin ruling

19.02.2021

A German court has ruled that online retail giant Amazon has to tell consumers the specific country of origin of fresh fruit and vegetables that it sells.

More containers lost in heavy seas

19.02.2021

Danish carrier Maersk Line is reporting the second significant container loss from one of its vessels in 2021.

Chilean grape losses quantified

18.02.2021

An anecdotal report suggests that the heavy rains which swept across the central production region earlier this month have resulted in the loss of 24% of the export crop.

Del Monte partners with QUT on TR4

18.02.2021

The multinational has partnered with Queensland University of Technology in Australia to lead innovation toward the development of disease-resistant bananas.

Government downplays Zespri KNZ stoush

18.02.2021

The New Zealand government says it continues to have confidence in the kiwifruit industry regulator and calls on both sides to 'get it right' in managing the counterfeit fruit threat.

Ecuadorian exit price soars on lower supply

18.02.2021

The combination of increased demand and lower supply from rival exporters has seen the price for spot traded fruit rise sharply since the beginning of the year.

Durian drives Thai fruit export surge

18.02.2021

The export value of fruit products to China rose 40% year-on-year in 2020 despite the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dole PLC to list in the US

17.02.2021

Total Produce and Dole Food Company are to merge as Dole PLC and raise up to US$700m in an IPO to de-lever the combined balance sheet.

EU citrus imports break records

17.02.2021

Double-digit percentage volume increases from South Africa, Turkey and Egypt offset the reductions from Morocco and Argentina in the first 10 months of 2020.

Texas anticipates heavy citrus crop losses

17.02.2021

This week's historic cold snap struck just as producers were beginning to harvest late Valencia oranges.

Peru forecasts modest rise in citrus shipments

17.02.2021

Citrus exports from industry body Procitrus affiliated companies, which represent 81% of Peru's total citrus exports, are forecast to grow 6% in volume this year.

Maersk fast-tracks decarbonisation plan

17.02.2021

The carrier says it plans to put the world's first carbon-neutral container ship into operation in 2023, seven years ahead of its original plan.

Headwinds batter Philippine bananas

16.02.2021

Philippine banana exports declined by almost 20% in 2020 to a two-year low as shipments across all key markets contracted due to weak domestic production.

Camellia settles Kakuzi claims

16.02.2021

The major stakeholder and marketing arm of the Kenyan avocado shipper is to pay GBP£4.6m to settle claims of human rights abuses at the avocado farm which supplied British retailers.

Peruvian onion exports defy pandemic

16.02.2021

In the 2020/2021 season, the volume of sweet onion exports reached 156K MT, a similar figure to the previous campaign.

San Miguel secures further funding

16.02.2021

The Argentinean multinational said the placement of its fifth series of simple notes was almost 100% oversubscribed.

German demand drives record EU avocado imports

16.02.2021

According to still-provisional figures published by FruiTrop magazine, avocado consumption in Europe rose by 11% between 2019 and 2020.

Token compensation settles Kiwifruit Claim

15.02.2021

The New Zealand Government has agreed a NZ$40m out-of-court settlement when plaintiffs had been seeking NZ$450m plus interest.

Unifrutti acquires Dimifruit

15.02.2021

The Unifrutti Group has acquired the Spanish vegetable producer as part of a global strategy to diversify into well-established agricultural companies.

Stock position highlights Chilean cherry troubles

15.02.2021

Cherry exporters have reported that there are still more than 2,000 containers of the product to sell, amid low demand compared to past seasons.

Australian onion industry fears the worst

15.02.2021

The poor export outlook means that this year's bumper national crop is destined for the domestic market.

Zimbabwe on verge of citrus deal with China

15.02.2021

Zimbabwe and China are set to sign a citrus fruits export deal that trade agency Zimtrade has described as 'farming industry transforming'.

Turkish citrus off to strong start to 2021

15.02.2021

According to data provided by Mediterranean Exporters Association (AKIB), Turkey shipped 245K MT of citrus in January at a value of US$128m.

Apple crisis brewing in Iran

12.02.2021

Reports suggest that the Iranian agriculture ministry has established a barter mechanism whereby banana imports are tied to apple exports.

Algeria encourages banana production

12.02.2021

Faced with dwindling energy revenues and costly imports, the Algerian government is lending land to farmers to help narrow its trade gap.

Mixed fortunes for Chilean cherries

12.02.2021

Ahead of the Chinese New Year celebrations, the Chilean Cherry Committee reported while that sales have recovered, pricing has not.

US ITC rules on blueberry dispute

12.02.2021

The powerful U.S. trade agency has ruled that blueberry imports are not causing serious injury to domestic producers.

Carrier delays exacerbated by Chinese New Year

12.02.2021

A new report warns that a breakdown in intermodal connectivity between factories and ports could worsen global supply chain woes.

Less fruit is more value for China fruit imports

11.02.2021

Despite an 8% drop in import volumes year-on-year, the value of Chinese fruit imports exceeded US$10bn for the first time in 2020.

NZ potato exports plunge

11.02.2021

The drop in shipment volumes may be related to the dispute that broke out last year over claims European producers were dumping frozen fries into markets around the world.

T&G Global introduces Poppi apple

11.02.2021

The company has launched a new early ripening apple brand which will be one of the first New Zealand apples of the 2021 season to arrive in Asian markets.

Headwinds worry Indian grape shippers

11.02.2021

Exporters are concerned about increased transport costs and a reduction of the customer base in Europe caused directly or indirectly by the coronavirus pandemic.

Del Monte secures vaccine shots for staff

11.02.2021

The multinational says it has partnered with Kankakee County Health Department to make COVID-19 vaccinations available for all team members at its Illinois facility.

Sunken tug impedes TCM access

10.02.2021

Feeder vessels to alternative ports will be required as larger vessels won't be able to enter the Costa Rican port with the 11m draft restriction inbound and outbound.

Wage inflation threatens UK produce business

10.02.2021

A report finds that British fruit and vegetable producers have seen their labour costs rise by at least 34% since 2016, while farmgate prices have stayed virtually static.

Record Ocean performance drives Maersk Q4

10.02.2021

The container shipping and logistics group continues to benefit from surging freight rates caused by a jump in demand after the first wave of lockdowns led to an absence of containers.

Labour shortage threatens Indian banana exports

10.02.2021

Ahead of the peak season, producers claim that nearly 30% of workers involved in the various stages of banana export are yet to report to duty.

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