Post Archive
U.K.: Perceived health benefits driving red cabbage sales
Red cabbage's nutritional properties such as high vitamin A levels have led to one supplier seeing a 49% year-on-year rise in volumes.
February 17 , 2015
South Africa: Limpopo citrus producer eyes first trial U.S. shipment this year
A group in South Africa's Loskop Valley hopes to send a trial of 'top quality' citrus to the U.S. this season.
February 17 , 2015
Compagnie Fruitiere to expand organic production, open new hospital
From corporate social responsibility to ships that use less fuel, a French company is developing on several fronts of its €800 million produce business.
February 17 , 2015
Chilean fruit industry denies links to Australian Hep A scare
The Chilean Association of Fruit Exporters (ASOEX) has emphasized its country's fruit is not to blame for a recent recall of frozen berry products in Australia.
February 16 , 2015
NZ: NZKGI member urges govt to reject industry proposals
Robert Thode alleges there is a conflict of interest in the Kiwifruit Industry Strategy Project.
February 16 , 2015
U.S.: California Avocado Commission releases crop update
California's avocado grower body has forecast volumes 10% higher year-on-year.
February 16 , 2015
Chilean fruit export industry fears for cargo following U.S. port suspensions
ASOEX has said US$45 million worth of fruit is at risk of deteriorating due to U.S. port delays.
February 16 , 2015
Early concerns ease for 2015 South African pome fruit deal
South Africa aims to ship its first apples to mainland China in March, as growers continue to seek new markets to support higher volumes in the pipeline.
February 16 , 2015
Giumarra expects high volume of 'eat brighter' spring watermelons
Giumarra will offer seedless watermelons grown in Mexico from around mid-March.
February 16 , 2015
U.S.: Obama steps in to resolve West Coast port dispute
The White House is intervening in the West Coast port conflict with the aim of a quick resolution.
February 15 , 2015
