Post Archive
South Africa: Dry weather may hit citrus sizing but quality "excellent", says CGA
South Africa's total citrus volumes this season should be roughly in line with previous years.
February 26 , 2015
Ireland dragging heels on fairtrade bananas, new report claims
While Irish retailers have been slow on the uptake of fairtrade bananas, two stores recently committed to stock 100% fairtrade pears.
February 26 , 2015
Australia: Frozen berries were source of growth for Patties Foods in 2014
The company that recalled its berry products due to a recent health scare recorded strong results for its fruit brand last year.
February 25 , 2015
NZ: T&G profit falls short of expectations for 2014
New Zealand-based produce company Turners & Growers did not quite achieve the 10-20% profit rise for 2014 that its board had forecast on Jan. 21.
February 25 , 2015
U.S.: Western Growers partners with Colorado association
Western Growers will collaborate with the Colorado Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association on areas of 'mutual interest', including federal policy issues and food safety.
February 25 , 2015
EU School Fruit Scheme under threat
Freshfel has urged the European Commission not to put 'better regulation' ahead of children's health.
February 25 , 2015
State of the Market - Week 8, 2015
Large Red Globe volumes from South Africa pushed prices down in Europe in week 8.
February 25 , 2015
Russian ruble devaluation hits pome fruit exporters in Argentina, Chile
Even though Russia cut off a large chunk of its apple supply last year with the import ban, South American shippers say the country is largely unable to pay good enough prices for their fruit.
February 25 , 2015
China: AQSIQ puts U.S. citrus industry on notice
China's quarantine branches have been put on high alert for citrus imports from all U.S. growing regions.
February 25 , 2015
Argentina: San Miguel anticipates 'loss in competitiveness' this season
San Miguel aims to overcome complex challenges outside of its control for the processed and fresh citrus sectors.
February 25 , 2015
