Chile reports gains in cherry campaign, despite frosts

Chilean cherry exports grew by almost a third, but frosts still took their toll on final volume.

April 29 , 2014

Blueberry growers cotton on to benefits of packing on arrival

A Chilean-American company is adapting to flexible retail needs for bulk blueberry sourcing.

April 28 , 2014

Blueberry benefits resonate with U.S. consumers, restaurants

Health promotions have helped push blueberries into new areas of growth on the U.S. market.

April 28 , 2014

Europe: consumer education key to exotic fruit growth

A European importer of exotic fruits says the category will only get "really interesting" if sales are sustainable.

April 28 , 2014

Local U.K. apples and pears riding wave of enthusiasm

U.K. retailers are planning well ahead of the upcoming English pome fruit season to ensure supply of local produce.

April 28 , 2014

HK Customs seizes suspected counterfeit oranges

Oranges with a value of US$11,608 have been seized by Hong Kong Customs on suspicion of forged Sunkist labels.

April 25 , 2014

Lemons to drag down Southern Hemisphere citrus production in 2014

Southern Hemisphere lemon exports are expected to fall this year, contrasted by a rise in easy peelers and a fairly stable situation for orange volume.

April 25 , 2014

Multinationals lose grip on global banana exports

Companies like Chiquita, Dole and Del Monte no longer control the global banana trade, reported FAO.

April 25 , 2014

New EU rules bring 'risk of paying huge duties', says shipper

A Moroccan exporter has called for more transparency in how the EU's Standard Import Values (SIV) are calculated.

April 25 , 2014

China: Joyvio expands into tea through local deal

After trying its hand at wine, Lenovo-owned Chinese produce power Joyvio is expanding into tea.

April 25 , 2014