PMA Fruittrade Latin America to get to the core of pome fruit oversupply issues

The head of Chile's Fedefruta says despite a favorable exchange rate, pome fruit prices have still fallen 25%.

November 06 , 2014

"Hail happens every year", says Pipfruit NZ rep

Pipfruit New Zealand says the country's next apple crop will be similar to previous years after an isolated hailstorm incident on the South Island.

November 05 , 2014

Hail hits NZ apple and kiwifruit orchards

Devastating hailstorms in New Zealand's Tasman district have left some orchards in tatters.

November 05 , 2014

BayWa restructures German fruit business

An aggressive Lake Constance investment program comes as part of a new structure for apple company BayWa.

November 05 , 2014

Andy Hall calls for greater witness protection in Thailand

A Burmese witness who testified to a Thai court about his alleged treatment in a pineapple factory has reportedly been threatened.

November 04 , 2014

China agrees to allow some Washington apple imports

Washington Red and Golden Delicious apples can soon be shipped to China after a two-year hiatus.

October 30 , 2014

Home ownership possibility key for productivity, says leading tomato grower

NatureSweet's Michael Joergensen speaks candidly about why his company's employment policy differs from the norm, and how that translates to better tomato flavor.

October 30 , 2014

Major Chinese apple province on verge of gaining U.S. market access

After 16 years' hard work, a major Chinese apple producing province could soon start shipping to the U.S.

October 30 , 2014

Thai court dismisses first defamation case against Andy Hall

The first case brought by a Thai pineapple company against migrant worker defender Andy Hall has been dismissed due to "unlawful interrogation".

October 29 , 2014

Opinion: what Chile must consider from Russia's import ban

International trade lawyer Karen Meier gives her take on the potential risks for Chileans boosting trade with Russia.

October 29 , 2014