U.S.: Northwest pear volume down but prospects good

USA Pears has planned several strong marketing campaigns as production slips slightly.

June 06 , 2014

Chilean fig exporter sets sights high

Hortofruticola Sudamericana says despite logistical issues, it is confident figs can follow the path of blueberries in becoming the next big superfood.

June 06 , 2014

Opinion: what's going on with Zespri?

Zespri's public response to its latest legal case is quite strange considering the amount of money in question.

June 06 , 2014

U.S.: BrightFarms to ramp up greenhouse rollout

Capitalizing on demand for well-priced local salads, New York's BrightFarms expects a raft of new greenhouses to break ground in the next 18 months.

June 05 , 2014

Chilean apple size 'worst in 17 years', says exporter

Chile's apple growers have suffered from smaller fruit sizing and poor export markets this season, according to Santiago-based Los Lirios.

June 05 , 2014

China: Joyvio building "reserve army for modern agriculture"

Chinese produce giant Joyvio is strengthening its blueberry capabilities across a range of different fronts.

June 05 , 2014

Blueberry leaf extract lengthens shelf life, study shows

A Chinese-U.S. study shows a substance in blueberry leaves can help extend fruit shelf life and add antioxidants.

June 05 , 2014

Ecuador: Noboa shifts to containers for banana shipping

Noboa has made the move to container shipping for bananas, with Antwerp now the first port of unlading in Europe.

June 05 , 2014

Former Chinese partners take Zespri to court

Two Chinese companies are claiming NZ$33.5 million in damages from kiwifruit exporter Zespri.

June 04 , 2014

State of the Market - Week 22, 2014

Indian grapes had better movement in Europe during week 22, while imported apples had a good sales pace in Asia.

June 04 , 2014