Australian govt offers assistance to disaster-hit fruit growers

Anecdotal reports are in the range AUD$200 million in crop and farm damages from recent storms.

November 17 , 2016

Mexican fruit fly eradicated in Texan area

APHIS made the announcement after three lifecycles without finding any signs of the pest.

November 17 , 2016

Bulk apple programs boosted September sales in the U.S., says Stemilt

Using Nielsen data, Stemilt's Fruit Tracker program shows an increase in dollar sales for the category in September.

November 17 , 2016

Chilean cherry exports to spike as mid-season varieties enter the mix

Chilean cherries saw a strong performance during China's Singles' Day, becoming Fruta Cloud's highest-grossing fresh produce item.

November 17 , 2016

Chile: Atacama table grape volumes edge closer to pre-flood levels

Lingering Californian stocks and the production of new varieties are two factors set to affect northern Chile’s table grape season.

November 16 , 2016

Could Peru negotiate FTAs with Australia, NZ?

The option has been highlighted ahead of the APEC Summit in Lima in case TPP negotiations are stalled.

November 16 , 2016

New Zealand fruit crops unscathed by earthquake

Representatives of the country's apple, kiwifruit and avocado industries say growers appear to have escaped any damage.

November 16 , 2016

India: INI Farms gives away free fruit on Children's Day

INI Farms collaborated with retailer Star Bazaar as a launch for a child-oriented campaign in Mumbai, Pune and Bengaluru.

November 16 , 2016

State of the Market - Week 45, 2016

Quality problems with Southern Hemisphere blueberries in the U.S. resulted in low demand and lower prices in week 45.

November 16 , 2016

Australia: Hail slams fruit crops in 'mini tornado'

"It's like a machine harvester has gone through it and just shaken everything off," one grape grower told the ABC.

November 15 , 2016