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Peruvian mandarin exports rocketed in 2017
Exports to China rose almost six-fold last year, having been at a steady base of around 1,000MT for the two years previous.
March 16 , 2018
U.S.: Suntreat to offer first promotable volumes of Suki-brand mandarins
Picking began on March 6 and the fruit is expected to be available through May.
March 15 , 2018
Acorbat's 2018 international meeting to address hot banana industry topics
Biotechnology, climate change and TR4 are the three major topics to be discussed at the event being held in Miami in May.
March 15 , 2018
South Africa: Hail and sunburn to impact apple export crop, says Tru-Cape
"We are experiencing one extreme in climate to the next."
March 15 , 2018
U.S.: Weather troubles create "vacuum" in Mexican lime volumes
One supplier says the U.S. market has been "crazy" recently, and noted that fruit quality in general from Veracruz had been poor.
March 15 , 2018
Chile: Shenzhen Kingship announces investment plan for blueberries, cherries
Under the new project, the major Chinese company expects to process 150 containers of cherries and 100 of blueberries per season.
March 15 , 2018
NZ: Zespri shareholders vote to ensure greater grower control
About 75% of shareholders have voted to change a number of aspects relating to Zespri's constitution, the most important centering on who can be a shareholder.
March 14 , 2018
Sustainable produce packaging debate far from wrapped up
To address what is arguably the hottest issue in fresh produce right now, in this special feature we profile a wide variety of industry leaders and innovators to discuss the practicalities, technologies and ambitions around plastics, biodegradability and alternative materials.
March 14 , 2018
U.S.: Florida blueberry volumes could increase in 2018
The expectations of a good production year come despite the impacts of Hurricane Irma on the industry last September.
March 14 , 2018
U.S. approves irradiation treatment for Peruvian blueberries
The rule, which is effective as of March 13, allows for fruit to be treated with irradiation at approved facilities in the U.S.
March 14 , 2018
