Post Archive
ASOEX calls for national strategy to "defend" Chilean kiwifruit against Zespri
Chilean fruit export industry leader Ronald Bown recently met with trade officials from the country's new administration to suggest new efforts in market access and free trade.
April 12 , 2018
"Mega-pest" hybrid discovered by scientists
The combination of the cotton bollworm and corn earworm in a "novel hybrid with unlimited geographical boundaries is cause for major concern."
April 12 , 2018
Sharp rise in Moroccan produce exports to Spain
Orange shipments to Spain rose more than four-fold in both volume and value last year.
April 12 , 2018
Australian produce industry unites to oppose export fee hike
"I see no way it can proceed. Loading up charges on tonnages will significantly impact the sector."
April 12 , 2018
Mexico: Top avocado-growing state reclaims world record for biggest guacamole
Not willing to be outdone by its avocado rival, Michoacan has reclaimed the title it lost to Jalisco just a few months ago.
April 12 , 2018
U.S.: Sun World expects high-quality table grape crop
The company says that the seasons in Coachella and Mexico are running earlier than last year.
April 11 , 2018
Australia: Fruit fly outbreak takes financial toll on Tasmanian blueberry growers
This week's discovery is well outside the established control zones at George Town and Spreyton, but some farmers are nervous.
April 11 , 2018
U.S.: Leading indoor farming companies create food safety coalition
Growers including BrightFarms, AeroFarms and Little Leaf Farms have joined the group as founding members, with numerous others expected to join in the coming months.
April 11 , 2018
State of the Market - Week 14, 2018
White seedless grape prices fell in China during week 14 despite overall good fruit quality and condition.
April 11 , 2018
Australia: Tasmanian authorities detect fruit fly in new location
No changes have been made to the control areas in place on Flinders Island and in Northern Tasmania.
April 10 , 2018
