Post Archive
South Africa receives well needed rain
The Citrus Growers Association of Southern Africa says almost empty dams have now been replenished.
March 06 , 2017
Australia: Costa Group EBITDA up 27% in H1
Improved conditions for berries and tomatoes have boosted results, while looking ahead flower counts for citrus indicate potential record yields.
February 22 , 2017
Chilean nursery harvests first crop of NZ-origin blueberry variety
The Centra Blue variety was brought to the country by Enza and is harvested in some of Chile's earliest regions as late as February.
February 22 , 2017
Aussie groups launch US$12.6M export supply chain monitoring scheme
"We look forward to working with the Queensland Government, and industry, to help propel the nation’s export offering to the next level," says Hort Innovation chief executive John Lloyd.
February 21 , 2017
U.S.: Del Monte launches veggie noodle line
The U.S.-headquartered group is tapping into a recent consumer trend focusing on healthy alternatives to carb-heavy products.
February 14 , 2017
Strong performance for South African BEE citrus project
The head of ALG Estate says its associate company operating under the Black Economic Empowerment program is its "most lucrative of all the production units".
February 07 , 2017
Europe: MEPs approve safeguards against Ecuadorian banana surge
Under the new measures, Ecuador would lose its preferential tariffs to the EU if it reaches an annual threshold.
February 06 , 2017
Size profile may boost 2017 Chilean apple deal, says Fedefruta head
Antonio Walker says the Chilean apple crop may be 5% higher year-on-year, but the fruit could be smaller with less color.
February 02 , 2017
NAFTA rejig may bring opportunities, says Canadian produce rep
CPMA president Ron Lemaire believes renegotiations could help put significant industry issues on the table.
February 02 , 2017
Major British union attacks ETI in row over Fyffes
GMB officials claim the multinational is hiding behind the “ineffective” Ethical Trading Initiative.
February 01 , 2017
