Chile: Intense rains cut grape season short, says Fedefruta

Fedefruta says the weather event affected harvests of late table grapes and apples, and will mean more treatment is needed for kiwifruit.

April 19 , 2016

Indonesian trade group calls for more 'country of recognition' applications

Aseibssindo says the recent breakthrough with South Africa will bring savings of up to US$2,000 per container of fruit.

April 19 , 2016

India: IG International goes crazy for kiwifruit with new website launch

Indian fresh fruit importer IG International has launched a new website to bolster its kiwifruit strategy.

April 19 , 2016

South Africa grants protection for Tango mandarin variety

After notching progress in an Australian case, the proponents of the seedless Tango mandarin have scored a decisive victory in South Africa.

April 18 , 2016

NZ: Zespri precautionary kiwifruit hold continues

The marketer says lab tests have so far been inconclusive and it is still keeping selected lots out of the market.

April 18 , 2016

Canada: Nature's Touch recalls frozen fruit over Hep A concerns

A frozen organic berry and cherry blend product has been pulled from the shelves in Canada.

April 15 , 2016

Russia detains hundreds of tons of gray market fruit

Despite the added disincentive that intercepted illegal produce will be destroyed, traders are still trying to bring sanctioned fruit into Russia.

April 15 , 2016

U.K. schoolchildren to test "space seeds"

British kids will be studying the effects of weightlessness and radiation on rocket (arugula) seed development.

April 15 , 2016

South African fruit industry gets boost from Indonesian decision

Not only does the new trading regime making exports easier for a range of South African fruit, but it allows shipments to enter the Port of Jakarta.

April 14 , 2016

SanLucar teams up with mozzarella brand at German retailers

Spanish produce company SanLucar hopes to raise its tomato sales through a new partnership with Italian cheesemaker Galbani.

April 14 , 2016