Fruit overload hits HK with Chinese New Year logistical 'collapse'

The allure of Chinese New Year prices has attracted more fruit this year, leading to logistical constraints in Hong Kong.

January 23 , 2012

Brazil: wine grape crop to fall 20% in Rio Grande do Sul

Brazil would have had another record wine grape harvest this year if it weren't for hail and drought.

January 20 , 2012

Argentine blueberry roundup and the challenges ahead

Argentinean Blueberry Committee president Ines Pelaez looks back on the season that was in 2011-12.

January 19 , 2012

Pipfruit NZ forecasts growth in India, Australia this year

Outgoing Pipfruit NZ CEO Peter Beaven discusses growing conditions and the market outlook in 2012.

January 17 , 2012

New SA mango extends global harvesting window

A new South African mango variety is starting commercial trials worldwide, from Australia to Peru.

January 16 , 2012

New York port inspection changes cause delays

New York inspection changes have delayed fruit imports, but OHL is hopeful the situation will improve.

January 16 , 2012

Hail cuts back Brazilian apple volumes

Brazilian growers were expecting a record year for apple quality, but recent hailstorms have changed that.

January 13 , 2012

Brazil's largest grape grower plans new variety upheaval

Brazilian grape company Fazendas Labrunier is finding new ways to adapt to a competitive market environment.

January 10 , 2012

Southern Hemisphere kiwifruit exports to fall by 7% in 2012

Psa-V vine disease is set to drive down Southern Hemisphere kiwifruit exports this year.

January 09 , 2012

Heavy rains hit Ecuador but mangoes still on track

Ecuador's mango industry has escaped unscathed by recent rain, but anything is still possible.

January 09 , 2012