Conditions bode well for 2017 NZ apple crop, says Bostock

Bostock New Zealand owner John Bostock said the outlook was positive thanks to mild weather and few frosts.

October 13 , 2016

U.S.: Sunkist expands exotic snack range

The head of Sunkist collaborator Snack It Forward says he 'truly believes he is reinventing the fruit snack'.

October 12 , 2016

Dole acquires Chile's TucFrut Farms

The multinational will soon have its first own blueberry production in Chile, following the purchase of farms that also produce apples and kiwifruit.

October 11 , 2016

China to lift import bans on Philippine fruit companies

As relations between China and the Philippines improve, so to does the likelihood of renewal in the fruit trade.

October 10 , 2016

Colombian pineapple company ventures into exports, processing

Not only is Bengala Agrícola set to double its pineapple production next year, but is also planning significant avocado plantings.

October 10 , 2016

EU Trade Commissioner slams Andy Hall's treatment in Thailand

The Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs has sought to distance itself from the case following an EU resolution made today.

October 06 , 2016

Andy Hall, Thai human rights record raised in European Parliament

"Transparency and responsible business conduct is today's thinking," says MEP Heidi Hautala, who is pushing for a resolution today relating to Andy Hall's case.

October 06 , 2016

Australia: Mexican avocado entry “inevitable”, says exec

Supply chain issues will be a major challenge once Mexican avocados are granted access, says a former head of the International Avocado Society.

October 06 , 2016

U.S.: Florida's fruit importers brace for Hurricane Matthew

It looks set to be a challenging week ahead for fruit markets on the U.S. East Coast, particularly for more perishable crops like berries and papayas.

October 05 , 2016

U.S.: GM Arctic Apples ready for first test marketing in early 2017

OSF will bring small volumes of Arctic Golden apples to the market next year, while nursery propagation will ramp up for Arctic Fujis and Arctic Gala is waiting in the wings.

October 03 , 2016