Post Archive

Chinese customs rejects South African table grape shipment

Inspectors in Doumen claimed the fruit did not meet cold handling requirements.
April 12 , 2017

The Hass Horn: Avocado scarcity endures ahead of Cinco de Mayo

"The law of supply and demand has been revised. I hope that my conclusion is erroneous," says Avi Crane.
April 12 , 2017

State of the Market - Week 14, 2017

Opening prices for Chilean kiwifruit in the U.S. market were higher year-on-year in week 14.
April 12 , 2017

E-certificates for U.S.-EU organic imports coming into force

U.S. certifiers will have six months to adapt to the digital system before it becomes compulsory.
April 12 , 2017

U.S.: Californian cherry industry feeling rosy for 2017 deal

The crop may be a little light in the south, but overall the industry is expecting good volumes, high quality, and a return to normal harvest dates.
April 12 , 2017

Aussie research aims to improve macadamia harvesting options

If successful, the research could help growers save a combined US$22.5 million annually.
April 11 , 2017

U.K.: Final judicial approval for £129M Tesco settlement with Serious Fraud Squad

Tesco Stores Ltd has entered into a deferred prosecution agreement (DPA) over the 2014 scandal.
April 11 , 2017

Peru: Tumbes flood impacts could hinder banana exports for "a couple of months"

After a short respite from intense wet weather, more intense rainfall has put the brakes on an already slow recovery.
April 11 , 2017

Peru's pain may be South Africa's gain this avocado season

Subtrop says rainfall in many production regions has led to larger fruit sizing than last season in general.
April 11 , 2017

U.K. company brings Oregon-developed blueberry varieties to world stage

Global Plant Genetics has held meetings with potential clients in Chile, Peru, Argentina and the U.S. over recent weeks.
April 11 , 2017