Belgium gets the nod for Canada-bound pear exports

Belgian pear growers are now on an equal footing with their neighbors after a Canadian market opening.

October 14 , 2014

Chile set for improved 2014-15 blueberry campaign

After a troublesome 2013-14 deal, the world's leading blueberry exporter is looking much stronger this year.

October 14 , 2014

Major Australian banana plantation to be wiped out in disease eradication plan

The Australian government is due to continue with its US$23 million Banana Freckle eradication project.

October 13 , 2014

Argentina will be 'substantial' processed blueberry player, says Comfrut

As Chile's frozen blueberry industry continues to grow, falling international prices could see its next-door neighbor focus far more attention on the sector in the 'medium-term'.

October 13 , 2014

British growers gear up for blackberry boom

Sales have doubled for the British blackberry sector, which is in revival with sweeter varieties.

October 13 , 2014

China: mediocre fruit market expected post-Golden Week

Travel and e-commerce put a dint in the Zhejiang Wenhui wholesale fruit market for a key national holiday.

October 13 , 2014

Chinese cherry investment a "breath of fresh air" for Aussie growers

Greater investment from abroad could shift Australian cherry growers away from their domestic market focus.

October 13 , 2014

CSO expects slight rise for Italian kiwifruit production in 2014

CSO's Elisa Macchi says the Italian kiwifruit industry cannot afford to rest on its laurels.

October 10 , 2014

U.K.: Romanian fruit picker ruling in question

An anti-slavery enforcement authority has slammed a decision to give a small fine given to an orchard manager in Northern Ireland.

October 10 , 2014

Uruguay's blueberry volumes to shoot up in 2014

With a Chinese market opening on the cards, good weather has fared very well for Uruguay's blueberry producers.

October 10 , 2014