Chinese kiwiberry importer overcomes hiccups from NZ fruit fly detection

The inclusion of Auckland Airport in a Queensland fruit fly detection zone caused minor setbacks for the kiwiberry trade.

March 20 , 2015

Ecuadorian fruit shoppers feel the crunch

Ecuador's enormous increase in food import tariffs is taking its toll on the country's wholesalers.

March 20 , 2015

U.S., NZ take Indonesia to WTO over import license restrictions

Two leading agricultural nations have taken aim at Indonesia's "trade-restrictive import licensing regime".

March 20 , 2015

Thailand: Andy Hall's fourth case set to begin next week

Defendant Andy Hall believes his second case will most likely go to a full trial, but he is optimistic he will be successful in the end.

March 19 , 2015

Pipfruit NZ to help revitalize Indian apple sector

In exchange for supporting India's apple sector, the New Zealand industry hopes trade tariffs will be removed.

March 17 , 2015

U.S.: Retail penetration hits new heights for Opal apples

It's been a tough season for most of the U.S. apple industry, but not for growers of the increasingly popular Opal variety.

March 13 , 2015

Indian deal could be lifeline for Polish apple sector

Poland's Fruit Union president is positive about the recent visit of the country's agriculture minister to India.

March 13 , 2015

Global banana industry must 'rethink whole business model', says expert

Dan Koeppel says the suspected case of Panama disease TR4 in Queensland should not come as a surprise given the lack of a 'global strategy'.

March 12 , 2015

Chilean growers call for "reciprocal" tariff action against Ecuador

Chile's Fedefruta has cried foul about Ecuador's food import tariff hike to 45%, which is due to be implemented today.

March 11 , 2015

IG International eyes North American greenhouse acquisition

IG International is expanding its global reach with a long-term goal of bringing technical expertise and better varieties to India.

March 11 , 2015