Post Archive
Q&A: Zespri eyes more Chinese kiwifruit production deals like Shaanxi MoU
Zespri COO Simon Limmer discusses kiwifruit production plans in China, where market growth is both an "amazing opportunity and a slightly ominous threat".
November 26 , 2015
Peruvian grape deal takes off in North America
El Niño's effects on northern Peruvian grapes may only extend to the latest varieties, says a Capespan exec who is also taking a cautious approach to the Chilean campaign.
November 26 , 2015
Europe to create 'stabilization mechanism' for Ecuadorian banana trade
With Ecuador set to join a trade agreement between Europe, Colombia and Peru, some EU ministers are concerned about how local growers could be impacted.
November 26 , 2015
Australian institute to offer citrus diploma
Australia's Sunraysia Institute of TAFE aims to one day roll out its two-year citrus diploma nationally to help drive the industry.
November 26 , 2015
Indian apple state imports NZ rootstocks
An official from India's Himachal Pradesh region says New Zealand will play an 'important role' in rejuvenating its apple orchards.
November 26 , 2015
Editorial: What if Russia blocks Turkish food imports too?
After the downing of a Russian military aircraft this week on the Syrian border, a key lawmaker is calling to cut economic and diplomatic ties with Turkey.
November 25 , 2015
Canada: From kale to okra, more items approach mainstay basket
It's been "business as usual" at Gambles Group since Total Produce bought a 50% share, but that also implies adapting to change.
November 25 , 2015
Israeli biopesticide group plans Wall Street listing
A few months after Stockton received Chinese financial backing in return for a majority stake, the group is preparing for some changes.
November 25 , 2015
State of the Market - Week 47, 2015
Decofrut has forecast a fall in table grape shipments from Chile's Atacama region this season, but a rise from Coquimbo.
November 25 , 2015
"Truly yellow" kiwifruit variety planted in Chile
A coalition of Chilean companies aims to plant 1,000 hectares of an Italian-developed gold kiwifruit variety within four years.
November 25 , 2015
