Post Archive
China devalues exchange rate
Fruit exporters' returns could be adversely affected by the Chinese central bank's decision to devalue the renminbi against the dollar.
August 11 , 2015
Chilean fruit growers pour praise on recent rainfall
Chile may still be under drought conditions, but some summer fruit growers believe the coming season has been 'saved' by heavy rainfall throughout much of the country in recent days.
August 11 , 2015
Scotland to ban all GM crop cultivation
The Scottish Government says it won't 'gamble' with the country's food and drink sector, but the national farmers' union believes the wrong decision has been made.
August 11 , 2015
NZ prime minister opens Zespri Singapore office
Zespri's new hub in Southeast Asia will serve as the company's global sales and marketing office.
August 10 , 2015
Pome fruit tops Italy's fruit withdrawal list for 2015-16
The Italian Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Forestry has published its list of expected fruit withdrawal volumes in response to the Russian ban.
August 10 , 2015
One year in, is the Russian food import ban the 'new normal'?
Hopes for a re-opening of the Russian market have been incinerated like the thousands of tons of fruits and vegetables that could be destroyed under a presidential decree.
August 07 , 2015
Germany: BayWa overcomes Russian ban, excess supply
This effects of the Russian ban on BayWa's apple business will no doubt be less pronounced this year with expectations for a lower crop.
August 07 , 2015
Weak economy diminishes Russia's attractiveness for Egyptian fruit exporter
"Politically Russia is banning [EU] produce, but commercially it's still in the market," says one Egyptian shipper.
August 07 , 2015
Spain: Blaze rips through fruit and vegetable export building
Several people needed medical treatment in Murcia recently after a fire destroyed a leading fruit exporter's warehouse.
August 04 , 2015
Peruvian citrus quality seal to roll out in 2015 season
After a successful pilot program with Minneolas in 2014, Peru's ProCitrus is expanding a quality seal into other varieties including Nadorcott.
August 04 , 2015
