Post Archive
NZ: Zespri hosting another buyer visit this week
After a visit in February sparked controversy, New Zealand kiwifruit marketer Zespri is currently hosting another group of foreign buyers.
March 18 , 2015
State of the Market - Week 11, 2015
The European white seedless grape market was strong during week 11.
March 18 , 2015
U.S.: Florida blueberry growers 'pleased' with fruit set
The Florida blueberry harvest should kick off later this month, barring any cold snaps.
March 18 , 2015
California: 'Highly unusual' weather to accelerate summer crop season
Barry Bedwell says it appears as though recent hot weather won't impact negatively on fruit quality.
March 18 , 2015
U.S. completes pest risk analysis for fresh Chilean cranberry imports
The U.S. Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service says phytosanitary measures would mitigate the risk of importing fresh Chilean cranberries.
March 18 , 2015
Vietnam approves Syngenta GM corn seed cultivation
A transgenic maize variety that is resistant to the Asian corn borer has been given the green light for cultivation by Vietnamese authorities.
March 18 , 2015
Table grape season wrapping up in South Africa
As South Africa's table grape season is on its last legs, weather conditions for harvest are the best seen in decades in the Hex River Valley.
March 18 , 2015
Some NZ growers disappointed by "extravagant" Zespri buyer visit
New Zealand's kiwifruit industry has seen dissent in the ranks after around NZ$500,000 was spent on a recent buyer visit, but Zespri claims it was necessary to boost sales of a rising gold variety crop.
March 18 , 2015
Chile: Strike lifted in Valparaiso
Fruit industry leaders have congratulated port operators and workers in Valparaiso for finding a prompt resolution to a cargo dispute.
March 17 , 2015
Pipfruit NZ to help revitalize Indian apple sector
In exchange for supporting India's apple sector, the New Zealand industry hopes trade tariffs will be removed.
March 17 , 2015
