Peru: Golden berry opportunities limited by perishability, says grower

A grower says that until there are regular airfreight services from a closer airport to his farm, fresh physalis cannot be exported.

October 21 , 2016

Ecuador discovers two insects to aid fight against pests

In what is being hailed as a 'fundamental step' toward boosting biological controls, Ecuador has found an insect that can control Asian citrus psyllid populations.

October 21 , 2016

Indian grape industry expects to benefit from Chilean production decline

The All Indian Grape Exporters Association reportedly believes industry shipments will surpass the previous record of 192,000MT this year.

October 20 , 2016

Italy: Agricola Gloria trials Costa Rican pineapple imports

Giulio Magrini says Italy is not the best market for importing exotic fruit, but pineapples are an exception.

October 20 , 2016

EU late summer lemon prices halved as importers 'panicked', says Zeghers

The head of a Belgian importer says Dutch companies are responsible for the dramatic fall of EU lemon prices in late August and early September.

October 20 , 2016

South Africa: Weather has "severe impact" on avocado season

South African consumers have been warned avocado prices will be high this summer, as imports from Spain and Israel begin much sooner than normal.

October 19 , 2016

State of the Market - Week 41, 2016

Clementine supplies in the U.S. market saw sharp declines in week 41, after a period of relative stability.

October 19 , 2016

U.S.: Wish Farms offers year-round blackberries amid 'tremendous growth'

Wish Farms is now sourcing blackberries from Mexico, Georgia, North Carolina and California.

October 19 , 2016

T&G Global to harvest Peruvian grapes in overseas production "first foray"

New Zealand's largest fruit and vegetable exporter is set to plant 200 hectares or mainly seedless varieties by the end of 2017, and may even begin trialling blueberries in the future.

October 19 , 2016

Australia: Freshmax signs stonefruit licensing deal with Provedo

Freshmax's export manager believes the Spanish breeder's varieties will be well received in the recently opened Chinese market.

October 19 , 2016