Post Archive

Indonesia paves way for Peruvian citrus, grapes

The Southeast Asian country offers a population of 260 million potential consumers.
February 02 , 2017

Size profile may boost 2017 Chilean apple deal, says Fedefruta head

Antonio Walker says the Chilean apple crop may be 5% higher year-on-year, but the fruit could be smaller with less color.
February 02 , 2017

Indian table grape exporters upbeat as campaign gets underway

Exporters based in a major growing region say weather conditions have boosted crop quality this year, and expect a strong campaign in the European market.
February 02 , 2017

NAFTA rejig may bring opportunities, says Canadian produce rep

CPMA president Ron Lemaire believes renegotiations could help put significant industry issues on the table.
February 02 , 2017

State of the Market - Week 4, 2017

The upcoming Super Bowl boosted sales of Hass avocados in the U.S. market in week 4.
February 01 , 2017

Major British union attacks ETI in row over Fyffes

GMB officials claim the multinational is hiding behind the “ineffective” Ethical Trading Initiative.
February 01 , 2017

U.S. an "untapped market" for Aussie fruit...except citrus

Pinnacle Fresh has seen strong demand for Aussie and New Zealand cherries in the market, where it is also set to import its first litchis on Thursday.
February 01 , 2017

Rains to render some Peruvian table grapes unfit for export

The damage would have been much worse if an unusual, "radical" weather phenomenon occurred two weeks earlier.
February 01 , 2017

Sluggish start for South African mango season amid oversupply issues

There may be some market issues, but this campaign looks set to see an "all-round better harvest" than the previous season.
January 31 , 2017

South Africa forecasts "tough" season for pome fruit returns

An industry body expects more demand from the pear canning sector this season, and less demand from Northern Hemisphere markets.
January 31 , 2017