Australia: Fruit imports hindered by pre-clearance withdrawal, claims AHEIA chief

"I certainly see it presenting difficulties to our trade relationships," says AHEIA CEO Dominic Jenkin.

October 06 , 2017

Rainfall in Chile likely to affect cherry production, says expert

Pollination and fruit set could be hindered in many cherry orchards due to the weather, but overall a good season is still expected.

October 06 , 2017

Hortifrut, Talsa announce blueberry merger in Peru

The US$160 million deal helps Hortifrut further consolidate its position as a global leader in the blueberry industry.

October 04 , 2017

U.S.: Port of Virginia opens up for South American produce imports

The port is the newest member of a USDA pilot program allowing imports including blueberries and table grapes from Peru and Uruguay.

October 04 , 2017

France: "Excitement" in kiwifruit industry amid strong market

"It seems that if we are short of apples in Europe this year, we will be even shorter on kiwifruit," says French produce company Blue Whale.

October 04 , 2017

South Africa anticipates average size table grape crop despite drought

Although certain producers and areas hardest hit by the drought are likely to be "significantly impacted", SATI said the effect at a national level was "less pronounced".

October 03 , 2017

U.S.: Fresh produce companies surge up the list in Brand Love Study

Wonderful Halos has cracked the top 50 "Kidfinity" list for the first time, while the citrus brand and three others in fresh produce proved a hit with parents.

October 02 , 2017

South African citrus industry achieves record exports

CGA head Justin Chadwick explains it was not only a successful season in terms of volumes but also industry returns.

October 02 , 2017

Destination Canada for next International Blueberry Organization Summit

After reaching new heights in China last month, the next International Blueberry Organization (IBO) Summit is set to take place in British Columbia, one of the world's leading growing regions for the superfruit. 

October 02 , 2017

U.S.: NW cherry growers faced challenging market in second half of season

An industry body representative said the biggest challenge this season had been not been the high volumes but the low Brix levels in general.

September 29 , 2017