Post Archive
Chile scores Chinese nectarine market access
First it was Australia. Now another Southern Hemisphere fruit exporter has gained access to the lucrative Chinese nectarine market.
October 25 , 2016
Del Monte faces delays in Panama banana production investment
There is currently an 'agreement in principle' between Panama and Del Monte, under which the company will invest at least US$100 million over seven years.
October 25 , 2016
Russia ends produce ban on Bosnia and Herzegovina
Rosselkhoznadzor cited "high phytosanitary risk" last August when the ban was imposed on fruit and vegetable imports.
October 25 , 2016
Finding a place for Italian fruit in North America
Abate Fetel pears have not taken off as was hoped in the U.S. market, but traders are finding growth opportunities in kiwifruit, organic mandarins and seeded grapes.
October 25 , 2016
Colombian blueberry production set for expansion
With Argentina soon to receive protocols to ship plants to Colombia, one company believes the small industry is about to undergo major development.
October 25 , 2016
Early fig season causes problems for Turkish exporters
A major Turkish fig company says European supermarkets were not prepared for the peak volumes that came 15-20 days earlier than normal this year.
October 25 , 2016
South Africa 'unlocking' blueberry investment funds
Trevor McKenzie says the arrival of low chill genetics has been a key factor in the 'exponential increase' in blueberry plantings over the last two years.
October 24 , 2016
Photo Gallery: Specialty Mexican produce on display
We show just some of the artistic displays and niche products that were on show at PMA Fresh Summit.
October 24 , 2016
U.S.: Rambutans "becoming more mainstream", says HLB Specialties exec
With a new approach to the exotic fruit, HLB Specialties is finding more interest in rambutans from retailers.
October 24 , 2016
U.S.: Mexican growers bet on crops for growing Asian, Latin populations
From long beans to litchis, jicamas to jalapeños, Mexican growers are increasingly looking to culturally-oriented crops to find their fortunes in the United States.
October 24 , 2016
