Post Archive
U.S: new fumigation method allows for greater fruit volumes
Exporters whose fruit requires fumigation in the U.S. now have a much more practical solution on offer in Florida.
November 27 , 2014
Low rainfall lifts South African stonefruit quality, says Capespan
While the stonefruit export season is generally going well for Capespan, some key markets are said to be inexplicably 'flat'.
November 27 , 2014
Russia may include Switzerland in produce import embargo
A 400-fold increase in Swiss apple exports to Russia has sparked suspicions of smuggling to avoid a trade ban on EU produce.
November 26 , 2014
State of the Market - Week 47, 2014
The supply of blueberries from Argentina and Uruguay was dwindling in Asia during week 47.
November 26 , 2014
Business as usual for Chilean table grape exporters
With the Chilean table grape season just kicking off, one producer can't meet demand despite rising production.
November 26 , 2014
Namibian grape season off to a flying start
A quality inspector for Cool Fresh's Namibian grape crop says 'any farmer could only wish' for this weather.
November 26 , 2014
Gaza threatens Israel with sanctions after produce blockade
The Gaza Ministry of Agriculture has warned it will retaliate with sanctions if Israel continues to obstruct its fruit and vegetable trade.
November 26 , 2014
Spain: Pomegranate growers team up with La Liga club
Spanish pomegranate growers will team up with the Elche soccer team to promote their fruit at home and abroad.
November 26 , 2014
Australia-China FTA "music to our ears", says Joyvio
A Chinese agribusiness hopes the Australian FTA will also lead to simplified quarantine protocols for fruit imports, and has also signaled plans to include South African sourcing.
November 25 , 2014
U.S. research teams make advances in phytophthora studies
New Jersey scientists find that 'silvering' in bell peppers is negatively correlated with the epidemic phytophthora disease.
November 25 , 2014
