Australia: vegetables fare worst in initial cyclone assessments

Tomatoes, bell peppers and eggplants suffered some of the worst damages from Cyclone Ita in Australia.

April 15 , 2014

Ireland: Total Produce trials NSF SmartStands

A technology on trial from Europe's Total Produce seeks to interact with consumers while doing away with the impediments of QR codes.

April 15 , 2014

New Zealand company promotes kiwifruit for digestive health

New Zealand researchers will study the value of kiwifruit extract in treating irritable bowel syndrome.

April 15 , 2014

Uruguay announces U.S.-bound citrus export expectations

A Uruguayan minister has released figures for the amount of citrus to be squeezed into the U.S. market this year.

April 15 , 2014

Australia: Japan tariff reductions help "level the playing field"

AHEA executive director Michelle Christoe takes a crop-by-crop look at the Australia-Japan FTA.

April 15 , 2014

Heirloom pear variety en route from Argentina to U.S.

Argentine Alexander Lucas pears will arrive in limited quantity to the U.S. this month.

April 15 , 2014

Dominican Republic encourages dragonfruit exports

The Dominican government hopes to transform dragonfruit into a cash crop for growers.

April 15 , 2014

India: Mahindra signs JV with Univeg

A US$16.7 billion company from India and a US$3.2 billion Belgian group will combine forces as part of a landmark produce agreement.

April 14 , 2014

India: IG International set for record Chilean apple imports

From apple scarcity to a flood of Iranian kiwifruit, IG International's Tarun Arora explains Indian market trends, along with a few export ventures.

April 14 , 2014

Late season volume slump expected for South African apples

Apple importers could feel disruptions this June as South Africa's hail damage begins to show its impact.

April 14 , 2014