Countries
U.K.: Ethylene absorbing strips slow fruit ripening on retail shelves
About the size of a postage stamp and made up of minerals and clay, It's Fresh! strips can improve shelf life by a matter of days.
December 15 , 2015
Argentina: Macri delivers on farm export tax cuts
While much media attention has been given to commodity crops, new measures in Argentina also apply to the fruit sector.
December 15 , 2015
U.S.: Dandrea Produce launches new clementine brand
Amid drought concerns over California fruit, an East Coast importer believes the new 'Clementeenies' brand of Moroccan citrus will help reach a greater segment
December 15 , 2015
Indian grape industry aims for record exports in 2015-16
Harvesting has begun in some vineyards in Nashik, where more growers are registering for exports this year.
December 14 , 2015
Chile: ASOEX releases cherry export estimate
ASOEX president Ronald Bown says rains and frosts have dealt a "big blow" to Chilean cherry growers this year, particularly for those with smaller operations.
December 14 , 2015
South Korean market opens for NZ asparagus
New Zealand now has access to the South Korean asparagus market, with tariffs to be reduced to zero by 2018.
December 14 , 2015
U.S.: AeroFarms secures US$20M investment
The company behind the world's largest vertical farm project says it took out an additional 30,000 sqft of space in New Jersey last summer to meet soaring demand.
December 14 , 2015
Australian competition watchdog takes Woolworths to court
The ACCC has alleged retailer Woolworths engaged in "unconscionable conduct" with its suppliers.
December 14 , 2015
U.S.: Western Growers opens Center for Innovation & Technology
The head of Taylor Farms says industry collaboration with entrepreneurs is crucial to feeding a rapidly growing global population.
December 14 , 2015
Egypt holds talks with China over grape and strawberry access
Egyptian and Chinese officials have agreed to meet again to discuss SPS arrangements for future fruit trade.
December 14 , 2015
