Post Archive

NZ: Positive news despite significant production decline, says NutriKiwi

The country's largest exporter into Australia says the upcoming crop is set to have high dry matter levels and large fruit sizings.
February 16 , 2017

MEPs back EU-Canada trade deal

The European parliament has voted in favor of a bilateral trade deal with Canada which could come into force as early as April.
February 16 , 2017

Chilean walnut industry projects 20% growth for 2017

An industry head is forecasting production volumes to double in the next five years as new plantings come fully online.
February 15 , 2017

Let's not blow vegetable shortage "out of proportion", says Total Produce chief

A Total Produce executive discusses the recent EU vegetable crisis, Brexit implications, and a Brazilian acquisition that was quietly made last year.
February 15 , 2017

Opinion: Consumers and retailers can redefine what ‘quality’ means

Waitrose fruit buyer Amy Lance examines the tipping point for consumer when buying fruit and explores whether quality requirements do more to restrict trade than enhance it.
February 15 , 2017

Poland: Appolonia sends first exports to China

After years of negotiations to gain access to China, the association has set a goal of 200 containers for the season.
February 15 , 2017

State of the Market - Week 6, 2017

The U.S. blueberry market was strengthening in week 6 thanks to increased demand and lower arrival volumes.
February 15 , 2017

U.S.: Del Monte launches veggie noodle line

The U.S.-headquartered group is tapping into a recent consumer trend focusing on healthy alternatives to carb-heavy products.
February 14 , 2017

Italy: Southern Seed samples new mini-melons at Fruit Logistica

No, this is not a tennis ball.
February 14 , 2017

Uruguay 'migrating' citrus exports to U.S., China

The EU has traditionally been a leading market for Uruguayan fruit growers, but tariffs are pushing exports elsewhere.
February 14 , 2017