IKGA calls for independent enquiry into Zespri, NZ kiwifruit regulations

A call for an enquiry into New Zealand's kiwifruit system touches on "information monopoly", grower share imbalance and UPOV.

October 29 , 2013

Malaysia: new facility to boost fruit import trade, claims Chop Tong Guan

A recent Asia Fruit Award winner discusses the key fruits that are making ground in the Malaysian market.

September 10 , 2013

NZ: Zespri anticipates decline in Chinese kiwifruit market

Vine-killing disease Psa-V may be to blame for a big drop in Zespri's kiwifruit exports to China.

June 27 , 2013

Relative claims Liu a "scapegoat" in Zespri China fraud case

The nephew of a Chinese import agent has spoken out against kiwifruit marketer Zespri's practices in the New Zealand media.

May 14 , 2013

Brazil nears eradication of major fruit pest

Brazil is close to overcoming one of its most damaging pests, the codling moth.

March 22 , 2013

NZ: Enza Gold growers "cautiously optimistic" on Hipkins departure

After feeling abandoned from the BayWa takeover, NZ Enza Gold growers are hopeful T&G will change tack on their variety.

March 08 , 2013

Kiwifruit makes global strides over past decade

Italy took the top spot for global kiwifruit production but New Zealand showed skill in marketing.

February 08 , 2013

'Yeti F is just a fertilizer', says NZ kiwifruit grower

New Zealand authorities have allowed for the re-entry of a fertilizer that may improve kiwifruit plant health.

January 29 , 2013

NZ places ban on unauthorized Psa treatment

KVH's Barry O'Neil discusses the banning of a fertilzer in New Zealand following reports of Psa treatment use.

January 22 , 2013

2012 Year in Review - Second Half

At Fresh Fruit Portal we give a snapshot of the top stories that made headlines in the second half of 2012.

December 31 , 2012