Post Archive

Spain suffers 'worst ever' strawberry season

Heavy rains earlier this year have negatively impacted the quality of Spanish strawberries, leading to overall poor results for the campaign.
June 20 , 2013

Spanish persimmon growers win legal fight

Spain's Court of Appeals has thrown out a claim by ‘Don Simon’ juice group that the 'Persimon' fresh produce brand could confuse consumers.
June 20 , 2013

Peru may harness new mango varieties

Peru's Promango plans to import 23 mango varieties from a U.S. gemplasm to widen the industry's production portfolio.
June 20 , 2013

Favorable exchange rate could raise South African citrus exports

A USDA report has highlighted an expected increase for South African citrus exports, provided the European Union doesn't close its doors.
June 20 , 2013

Market Pulse Week 24 - 2013

Price adjustments were seen for Crimson and Red Globe grapes in Europe during week 24.
June 19 , 2013

NZ: strong take-up for Zespri Gold3 kiwifruit

New Zealand kiwifruit company Zespri says license allocation for it Gold3 variety has been "significantly oversubscribed".
June 19 , 2013

Irrigation project looks to untap ag potential in Chile's driest regions

Irrigation planning in Chile's desert could give the nation a major agricultural boost.
June 19 , 2013

Argentina may regulate kiwifruit imports to promote local production

Argentine Kiwifruit Association president Luis Figueroa discusses his industry's potential despite current economic difficulties.
June 19 , 2013

Spanish group slams Chinese 'protectionism'

A FEPEX spokesperson discusses the difficulties of Chinese produce import protocols.
June 19 , 2013

NZ: Giumarra anticipates start of Meyer lemon exports

Shipments for the season will begin soon for New Zealand Meyer lemons bound for U.S. grocery stores.
June 18 , 2013