Peruvian fruit industry unscathed by earthquake, claims mango sector chief

Earthquakes are common along the Ring of Fire, and fortunately the latest one in Peru hasn't had major effects on the fruit industry and more importantly, human life.

June 07 , 2017

Chile: ASOEX "repeatedly communicated" monopolistic concerns to Zespri

ASOEX president Ronald Bown told El Mercurio his group has been in habitual correspondence with New Zealand's kiwifruit industry about alleged anti-competitive behavior in markets including Japan, Malaysia and the United States.

June 06 , 2017

Moroccan Nadorcott group to showcase new quality label in the U.K.

An industry representative says this has been a "great season" that saw "remarkable" fruit quality.

June 06 , 2017

Chile: Customs workers call end to strike, SAG talks continue

The customs worker strike was related to a long-running dispute over the contractual status of a large percentage of employees.

June 06 , 2017

Fruit prices slashed in Pakistan due to boycott

People reportedly accused street fruit vendors of attempting to profiteer at the start of the holy month of Ramadan.

June 06 , 2017

Spain: Weekend hail causes €15M in damages for Valencia fruit growers

The region has had a tough run with weather over the last nine months, but for farms unaffected by hail the extra rain is more than welcome.

June 06 , 2017

Compagnie Fruitiere enters partnership with WWF France

The French company has claimed the move will help it become a leader in organic production in its sector over the next few years.

June 06 , 2017

U.S.: "Overwhelmingly positive" interest in inaugural Organic Grower Summit

The recently formed Organic Produce Network is organizing two industry events in California this year.

June 05 , 2017

Costa Rica exports first pineapples to China

The market access is expected to take the pressure off prices in other markets over the coming months as high volumes come on.

June 05 , 2017

Declines for Mexican strawberry, blackberry production

The head of Aneberries and Hortifrut Mexico explains how old genetics continue to be used in the berry sector.

June 05 , 2017