Argentine pome fruit exporters hold 'high expectations' for India

Two Argentine apple shippers are delighted at the new Indian market access, with both saying they were surprised at the news and that a strong future is in store.

November 28 , 2014

Chilean kiwifruit industry prepares ground for 2015 season

Breeding programs and pre-conditioning are two of many priorities for Chilean kiwifruit growers next year.

November 28 , 2014

Doubts linger after brief Chilean port strike

Chile's cherry and blueberry industries have very different views on the effects of recent port strikes.

November 27 , 2014

U.S.: Fair trade demand 'tremendous' as awareness grows

A fair trader from Interrupcion says the recent U.S. focus on immigration and farmworkers' rights is here to stay.

November 27 , 2014

Mission Produce teams up with Lantao for Chinese avocado sales

Mission Produce has raised its avocado sales in China by 15% since a partnership was reached with Lantao.

November 27 , 2014

NZ: Plant & Food Research to support pipfruit access to Asian markets

Pipfruit New Zealand says Asia-bound exports could represent half the total volumes by 2022 following new funding.

November 27 , 2014

U.S: new fumigation method allows for greater fruit volumes

Exporters whose fruit requires fumigation in the U.S. now have a much more practical solution on offer in Florida.

November 27 , 2014

Low rainfall lifts South African stonefruit quality, says Capespan

While the stonefruit export season is generally going well for Capespan, some key markets are said to be inexplicably 'flat'.

November 27 , 2014

Russia may include Switzerland in produce import embargo

A 400-fold increase in Swiss apple exports to Russia has sparked suspicions of smuggling to avoid a trade ban on EU produce.

November 26 , 2014

State of the Market - Week 47, 2014

The supply of blueberries from Argentina and Uruguay was dwindling in Asia during week 47.

November 26 , 2014