India to halt Chinese pome fruit imports

Indian authorities reportedly say they have detected two harmful microorganisms in 26 batches of Chinese apples and pears.

May 17 , 2017

NZ: Zespri's kiwifruit sales in Japan grow by a third in two seasons

Zespri is expanding its production in Japan under a new model which will see "significant volume growth ahead" amid strong SunGold demand.

May 17 , 2017

South Africa: Koeltehof opens high-tech avocado packhouse in Mpumalanga

The development makes the company now the biggest packer in the province and the second-largest in the country after Westfalia. 

May 17 , 2017

State of the Market - Week 19, 2017

Low volumes of Californian lemons and Navels created good market conditions in the U.S. in week 19.

May 17 , 2017

U.S.: AMS brings attention to fraudulent organic fruit certificate

The USDA division declared the companies mentioned in the document were not responsible for the forgery.

May 17 , 2017

Dole's Asian fresh produce and global packaged food businesses back in black

Through its continued focus on more lucrative products like bananas and expansion into new lines like smoothies, the group is also forecasting a 17% rise in profit for the coming year.

May 17 , 2017

Argentine authorities destroy 30,222 citrus plants in Jujuy

With potential U.S. access around the corner, Argentina's authorities have taken a tough stance against a nursery for not keeping plants under cover.

May 16 , 2017

Mexico: Michoacán avocado area makes pest-free status request

Some 170mi away from the state's major production area of Uruapan, Zitácuaro reportedly has around 5,000 growers who want improved export access possibilities.

May 16 , 2017

Former Fresh Del Monte president sells off new shares

After the stock almost hit a 12-month low earlier this month, director Hani El-Naffy's sold off the majority of newly acquired shares to the tune of US$9.4 million.

May 16 , 2017

Feeding America vows to dedicate greater share to fruits & veggies

The USA's largest hunger-relief organization will work toward making fruits and vegetables nearly half of the food it distributes.

May 16 , 2017