Post Archive
Chilean fruit industry reps take aim at Zespri, NZ govt
ASOEX has made fresh allegations about Zespri's market behavior not just in Asia, but North America as well.
May 30 , 2017
Costa Group's South Australian mushroom expansion garners govt funding
The AUD$60 million expansion will make the facility outside Adelaide the country's largest and most technologically advanced mushroom operation.
May 29 , 2017
NZ horticultural export value jumps to NZ$5.1B
A new issue of the annual Fresh Facts report shows kiwifruit exports rose 42% in 2016.
May 29 , 2017
South Africa: Limpopo citrus packhouse gains highest BRC grading
Export data from the CGA showns some changes as to market dynamics so far this season.
May 29 , 2017
Indian grape export season bounces back from price pressures
Don Limon shipping volumes to Europe nearly doubled year-on-year this season, but strong competition with Chile and South Africa made for a challenging market.
May 29 , 2017
Chilean avocado exporters outline Chinese sales strategy
Prices may have fallen this past season for Chilean avocados in China, but for major exporters this presents an opportunity to raise awareness of the fruit.
May 29 , 2017
Mexico: Social responsibility alliance expects certificate system by late 2017
While AHIFORES does not have the authority to audit companies, its director Aimée Nuñez believes new certifications will change the game in Mexico.
May 29 , 2017
Canada: Mission Produce opens avocado ripening center in Calgary
This is the third Ripe Center the avocado company has opened this year, after Europe and China.
May 26 , 2017
U.K.: Wasabi grower to showcase "real deal" plants at London Produce Show
Dr Sean Kitson explains authentic wasabi can be extremely difficult to get hold of, even in its native land of Japan.
May 26 , 2017
U.S.: UC Davis wins jury verdict in strawberry case
Despite the victory, the research university got slammed by the federal judge who said "both sides are to blame."
May 26 , 2017
