Peru starts replacing coca leaf production with pineapples in VRAEM

More than half a million pineapples seedlings are being planted in Peru in an area that is responsible for most of the country's cocaine production.

August 27 , 2015

Brazilian apple industry seeks new suitable varieties

Brazil's climate means its apple varieties have essentially been limited to Gala and Fuji, but now the industry is hoping to change that.

August 27 , 2015

Colombia a "sleeping giant" for the fruit industry, says Fairtrasa COO

A Dutch industry leader in organic and fairtrade produce imports has praised Colombia's potential to be a major international fruit exporter.

August 27 , 2015

NZ: Scales Corp profit rises 59% in H1

Profits have surged for the owner of New Zealand's largest vertically integrated apple business, with support from increased export volumes.

August 26 , 2015

New South African apple discovery set to make big bucks

"Deep in its soul a Gala is an unstable varietal," says a Tru-Cape grower, who has used this fact to his benefit.

August 26 , 2015

Costa Rican pineapple exports to U.S. down 19% in H1

Costa Rica's overall pineapple shipments suffered in the first half of this year, with prices higher in Europe than the U.S. in recent months.

August 26 , 2015

U.S. apple industry expects production below USDA forecast

Weather-related issues have led the U.S. Apple Association to expect less fruit than official forecasts, but the crop is still looking healthy.

August 25 , 2015

Thailand: Andy Hall charged in Natural Fruit defamation case

'The prospects for Andy Hall to receive a fair trial are looking grim', says Finnwatch.

August 24 , 2015

U.S.: Chelan Fruit loses packhouse in fire

The head of a major Washington fruit packer estimates losses incurred from a recent fire that destroyed one of its two main plants will be US$50-80 million.

August 19 , 2015

U.K.: Sainsbury's sees record sales of English apples

British retailer Sainsbury's sold 6,000MT more of English apples over the last year, representing record volumes.

August 19 , 2015