Post Archive
China still "on track" to be Zespri's biggest market despite trade disruption
Zespri's Simon Limmer says Japan and China and running 'neck and neck' in terms of volume this year, following a temporary suspension of shipments to the latter.
September 20 , 2016
From farm to cafe: Thai grower takes coconut craze to new heights
There are few products with as much foodie currency as coconuts right now, but the challenge is serving fruit that doesn't require a machete to open.
September 16 , 2016
Levarht hopes for Dutch pepper entry in China next year
To date, Dutch peppers have been competing with supply from mainland China in Hong Kong.
September 16 , 2016
New bill could drive Florida citrus growth
The head of the Florida Citrus Mutual says legislation that would allow growers to immediately expense the cost of planting new citrus would be a 'game changer.'
September 16 , 2016
Philippine banana sector still recovering from super typhoon, says Cosco exec
While supply has been lower, Cosco Shipping Lines has been able to improve its movement of Philippine banana exports to China with more port calls in Mindanao.
September 16 , 2016
Australia: APAL receives grant to optimize packing operations
The head of Australia's pome fruit industry body believes 'the real cost of packing is a bit of an unknown quantity for many growers'.
September 16 , 2016
U.S.: Sakuma CEO reflects on union vote
"Resolution was going to be difficult, but I knew we had to find a way," said Sakuma Brothers Farms CEO Danny Weeden.
September 15 , 2016
Russia threatens ban on Egyptian citrus
It has been alleged that Russia is considering a ban on Egyptian citrus in retaliation for the African country failing to approve wheat shipments.
September 15 , 2016
Chinese importer upbeat for Australian nectarine deal
After a season of record pricing for Australian mandarins, Altai Fresh is excited about the country's upcoming nectarine campaign.
September 15 , 2016
Recent frosts have minimal effect on Chilean table grapes
Uvanova's Carolina Cruz says a cold start to the spring means the table grape season should not begin quite as early as previously thought.
September 15 , 2016
