Post Archive
South Africa: U.S.-focused citrus group plans 2017 campaign
Seald Sweet CEO Mayda Sotomayor says "we’re growing stronger each year and building a legacy".
April 28 , 2017
South Africa: Mysterious 'phenomenon' hits Sundays River Valley citrus production
“We have never ever seen this," says the head of the Sundays River Citrus Company.
April 28 , 2017
U.S.: Trump 'favorably disposed' to Argentine lemon imports
Argentina's president has reportedly been hoping to leverage his relationship with Trump to open up access for Argentine products in the U.S.
April 28 , 2017
U.S.: Trump says he won't terminate NAFTA yet
The U.S. President believes renegotiation of the regional trade deal will make will make all three countries "stronger and better".
April 28 , 2017
Could “exorbitant” avocado prices hit U.K. consumption?
"I see that this summer is going to be very complex for avocados," says Pacific Produce's Rob Cullum, who believes Peru is going to focus more on North America than Europe this year.
April 28 , 2017
China: Fungus found on batches of apples imported from Europe
China's phytosanitary authority has requested the country's customs agents tighten checks on Polish and French apples.
April 28 , 2017
Severe frosts hit Belgian pome fruit, cherry production
Pome fruit growers in Belgium and Italy were affected by frosts during the same week.
April 28 , 2017
Argentine Senate declares economic emergency for pome fruit sector
The bill will enable the Federal Government to support the sector by making changes to tax obligations and social security.
April 28 , 2017
NZ: "There are no silver bullets" in organic apple farming, says Bostock exec
David Brasell gives us a look at how New Zealand's organic apple industry is changing, and the positive response received from markets.
April 27 , 2017
South Korea's fruit import volumes hit new record in 2016
The U.S. is the second-largest exporter of fruits to South Korea, which in 2016 nearly doubled its avocado imports year-on-year.
April 27 , 2017
