Chile: ASOEX evaluates rain damages

Table grape producers were able to prepare in advance for the weather event, which has likely most affected the O'Higgins region.

April 18 , 2016

EU withdrawal scheme a double-edged sword for Polish apple growers

With a variety undesired by many overseas markets and local consumers getting it for free, Poland's apple sector crisis is deepening.

April 18 , 2016

U.S.: APHIS buys time on European pome fruit import decision

U.S. authorities are extending the comment period for a proposed rule to import European apple and pear imports.

April 18 , 2016

China destroys Philippine banana imports

Chinese inspection authorities have destroyed almost 100MT of Philippine bananas in the past month.

April 18 , 2016

Russia detains hundreds of tons of gray market fruit

Despite the added disincentive that intercepted illegal produce will be destroyed, traders are still trying to bring sanctioned fruit into Russia.

April 15 , 2016

South African fruit industry gets boost from Indonesian decision

Not only does the new trading regime making exports easier for a range of South African fruit, but it allows shipments to enter the Port of Jakarta.

April 14 , 2016

Colombia: Turumba keeps it real with 100% natural fruit pulp

With no freezing or pasteurization, a Colombian group is setting itself apart from the rest and gaining an export presence.

April 14 , 2016

Chinese half-a-million participant study highlights fruit health links

"The association between fruit consumption and cardiovascular risk seems to be stronger in China, where many still eat little fruit," says Dr. Du Huaidong.

April 13 , 2016

State of the Market - Week 14, 2016

An earlier stonefruit deal in Europe put the strain on prices for imported apples in week 14.

April 13 , 2016

USDA requests comment on South African avocado assessment

April 11 , 2016