Chile: Fruit industry spared in southern forest fires, says regional industry rep

Thousands of hectares of forest fires have burned trees to the ground in Chile's southern-central regions, where table grapes are among the key crops being harvested.

January 20 , 2017

Freshmax Group up for grabs

The prospective deal is expected to value the Australasian-based global company at AUD$500 million.

January 19 , 2017

Philippine Ag Secretary aims to convert former militants into banana farmers

The ardent supporter of outspoken leader Rodrigo Duterte has reportedly signed a deal with a Japanese company to import the fruit.

January 19 , 2017

China: Yiguo lists fresh fruit bestsellers

Can you guess which Southern Hemisphere fruit proved to be the online retailer's most popular fruit item last year?

January 19 , 2017

Fyffes shareholders approve €751M takeover bid

The shareholder meeting took place against a backdrop of protests in the Irish capital.

January 16 , 2017

Australia: Lower presence for U.S. fresh produce in first nine months of 2016

The figures come despite market access breakthroughs in recent years for stonefruit and a good retail presence in table grapes

January 16 , 2017

Indonesia situation still uncertain after WTO ruling, says Aussie industry rep

While a final resolution on Indonesia is in limbo, the AHEA is focused on boosting supply chains with Asian countries to improve bilateral trade and relationships in the process.

January 12 , 2017

U.S.: Michigan kids prefer Jonagold apples

In a season marked by strong movement and positive export growth prospects, the Michigan Apple Committee has found an interesting surprise closer to home.

January 12 , 2017

KiwiGold enters organic agreement in Argentina

Jingold director Alessandro Fornari says the new organic deal has "generated great expectations with customers, especially those in the USA".

January 11 , 2017

Uncertain future for U.K.'s booming berry industry as Brexit looms

The head of British Summer Fruits explains how successful PR campaigns over recent years have helped berries now make up a fifth of U.K. fruit purchases.

January 06 , 2017