Spain: Warm winter forces early berry harvest for Onubafruit

Opening prices for Spanish berries have been lower this year as they enter a European market that is not ready to have the crop available so early.

March 15 , 2016

U.S., Peru form binational blueberry council

Companies including Naturipe, Driscoll's, Camposol, Talsa, Hortifrut and industry group ProArandanos have come together to form the group.

March 15 , 2016

EU: Copa Cogeca calls for tougher citrus black spot measures

Copa Cogeca's general secretary has made the call considering the amount of detections from South America and South Africa last season.

March 15 , 2016

French apple grower buoyant about long-lasting supply

Midway through the Blue Whale apple export campaign, supply and quality are looking positive with expectations for late varieties to last until the end of May.

March 15 , 2016

Australia: Strong showing for Queensland produce at Gulfood in Dubai

Avocado and plum growers were amongst the Queensland delegation that garnered attention at this year's Gulfood in the UAE.

March 14 , 2016

"China has not banned gold or green kiwifruit", says NZKGI

Amidst confusion in the industry, the country's grower body has emphasized there is nothing to worry about.

March 14 , 2016

Chinese suspension comes in "vintage" year for NZ kiwiberries

It is possible that much of the volume that would have gone to China will be destined for Australia, as well as other markets like Singapore, Hong Kong and the U.S.

March 14 , 2016