Post Archive
South Africa: All three soft citrus categories surpassed estimates in 2016
"The season was characterised by good demand and excellent quality," said CGA CEO Justin Chadwick.
November 21 , 2016
France: Oscar-branded kiwifruit volumes recover
Prim'land is expecting a strong kiwifruit season, with the first ever shipments into Vietnam and a return to 'normal' production levels.
November 21 , 2016
U.S.: Golden berry importers take the 'cape' out of cape gooseberries
We catch up with two U.S. importers of the Andean berry that are trialing new ways to market the exotic fruit.
November 21 , 2016
NZ expects record avocado exports during 2016-17 season
The country is set to export more than double the volume it did during the last campaign.
November 21 , 2016
Groundbreaking sterile fruit fly facility opens in South Australia
Australia's newest weapon against one of the world’s worst horticultural pests has been unveiled in the south of the country.
November 21 , 2016
NZ: Season’s last Zespri kiwifruit charter sets off for Japan
The last of 67 refrigerated charter ships is headed for the ports of Tokyo and Kobe.
November 18 , 2016
Pipfruit NZ forecasts “largest ever apple crop” for 2017
The group’s chief executive Alan Pollard says exports are set to reach a record of NZ$800 million next season.
November 18 , 2016
Australia: Costa Group joins forces with Macquarie for ag investments
The company’s shares rose after an upgraded profit guidance was announced.
November 18 , 2016
U.S.: Trump "worrisome" for Washington apple trade, says industry rep
Todd Fryhover says Trump could be a mixed bag of apples for the industry, with potential positive changes for labor and business streamlining but bleaker prospects for international trade.
November 18 , 2016
CarbAmericas, CarGoldMex open new Mexican facility
The 30,000-square-foot facility will be used to pack fruits and vegetables from Central Mexico including broccoli, asparagus and strawberries.
November 18 , 2016
