Post Archive
South African table grape volumes back on track
After a slip in table grape production during the last season, South Africa is now expecting a 4-7% increase.
October 21 , 2014
Mexico and California agree to improve agricultural collaboration
Mexican officials say they will work toward improving product traceability and creating a single-window system.
October 21 , 2014
Chile: 'a normal export season is still expected', says ASOEX
A report by the Chilean Fruit Exporters Association says while recent frosts may have caused damages of up to 80% in 'extreme cases', the 2014-15 export season will be an ordinary one.
October 21 , 2014
ISS makes U-turn on ChiquitaFyffes recommendation
In an unexpected change of tune, a major advisory body is now opposing a takeover of Chiquita.
October 21 , 2014
Australia: not enough time to switch from fenthion, says APAL
An Australian industry head says growers may end up leaving the sector as a result of the fenthion ban.
October 20 , 2014
Brazilian papaya exports much stronger than 2013
Revenue for Brazilian papaya exports has so far been 16% higher this year compared to 2013.
October 20 , 2014
Handheld citrus greening detection device requires 'cultural change'
A Brazilian professor says farmers using his HLB-detection machine could control the disease 'within three years'.
October 20 , 2014
Poland looks to UAE, China to offset upcoming apple losses
Union Owocowa's Jolanta Kazimierska says the toughest times are just around the corner for Poland's apple sector.
October 20 , 2014
Taiwan, Colombia seek bilateral market access for exotic fruits
Following the U.S., Australia and Chile, Taiwan has set its sights on Colombia as a new fresh litchi export market.
October 20 , 2014
Chilean frosts 'nothing like last year', say industry leaders
Chilean fruit industry representatives say it could be 15 days yet before a full estimate of recent frost damages can be given.
October 18 , 2014
