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NZ: Kiwifruit Claim plaintiffs confident ahead of August High Court date against MPI

"I congratulate the industry for their continued marketing plan within the world. That’s all good, but that doesn’t take away the fact that there were losses," says claim chairman John Cameron.
June 26 , 2017

Potential U.S. pomegranate market access "great news" for Turkey

A Turkish shipper has said exporters must do "the right job" in the U.S. market, while a representative of Ruby Fresh doesn't expect heavy competitive pressure.
June 26 , 2017

Strategic shift starts to bear fruit for South African grapefruit

While recent droughts may have clouded the visible impact, production and marketing methods are changing for the "feast or famine" crop.
June 21 , 2017

China to overtake Japan as Australia’s top citrus export volume market

In a comprehensive interview, outgoing Citrus Australia CEO Judith Damiani provides her views on critical issues for the industry’s future.
June 19 , 2017

Grupo Molina pioneers new state for Mexican table grape industry

Once completed the project could have a harvest capacity of 10 million boxes in an ideal market window for the United States.
June 12 , 2017

Pomaexpo showcases new apple varieties in Chile

While conditions have meant Chile hasn't had the best year for coloring in apples, a recent event in Talca was a vibrant display of colorful diversity in new varieties.
June 12 , 2017

Argentina: No U.S. inspections yet for Tucumán packhouses, says San Miguel

"We voluntarily said we were going to export just to the Northeast ports," added Lucas Méndez.
June 07 , 2017

Peruvian fruit industry unscathed by earthquake, claims mango sector chief

Earthquakes are common along the Ring of Fire, and fortunately the latest one in Peru hasn't had major effects on the fruit industry and more importantly, human life.
June 07 , 2017

Maluma avocado hits the gas to catch up with Hass

One of the pioneers of Hass avocados in Spain believes the cultivar could eventually be displaced by the South African-developed Maluma.
May 02 , 2017

NZ: "There are no silver bullets" in organic apple farming, says Bostock exec

David Brasell gives us a look at how New Zealand's organic apple industry is changing, and the positive response received from markets.
April 27 , 2017