Shipments drop for world's largest apple exporter

Rapid geographical expansion for Polish apple exports this year could not offset a huge volume downturn brought by the Russian ban.

July 22 , 2015

U.S.: Turbana and Food City celebrate 'world's largest pineapple display'

A supermarket in Virginia recently played host to a display housing 18,000MT of Fyffes Gold pineapples.

July 22 , 2015

Thailand: Natural Fruit v Andy Hall indictment decision adjourned for a month

Thailand's leaders have not succumbed to international pressure to drop the Natural Fruit v Andy Hall case, but an indictment decision has been postponed by the court.

July 21 , 2015

Could Iran nuclear deal bring greater stability to the Middle Eastern fruit market?

While more steps need to be taken before Western sanctions on Iran can be lifted, last week's agreement is good news for produce exporters to the region.

July 21 , 2015

New brand launch for NZ's top organic apple grower

After a bumper crop with "unprecedented demand" overseas, Bostock New Zealand will now be putting all of its brands under one roof.

July 20 , 2015

BanaBay shipments to Saudi Arabia begin

British-Ecuadorian tropical fruit company BanaBay has sent bananas to a leading Middle East distributor.

July 20 , 2015

South Africa: New Celina pear variety "a winner"

An early season blush pear cultivar bred in Europe and soon to enter commercial production in South Africa is said to tick all the boxes.

July 20 , 2015

Open letter to Thai PM condemns Natural Fruit v Andy Hall case

International groups have rallied behind human rights defender Andy Hall before he faces the final preliminary hearing in a criminal defamation case today.

July 19 , 2015

Germany: Organic produce prices rise in H1

Apart from pome fruit and potatoes, prices rose for the vast majority of organic produce items in Germany during the first half.

July 16 , 2015

Argentina to ship fresh table grapes to the Philippines

The Argentine government says the Philippine market opening is a 'big opportunity' for exporters, as table grapes represent 12% of the country's fresh fruit imports.

July 16 , 2015