NZ: Kiwifruit Claim to go to High Court next year

With the deadline for growers to sign up to the Kiwifruit Claim now having passed, the 212 claimants are seeking NZ$376 million in damages.

October 22 , 2015

Fyffes ends ties with Belize banana grower over drugs accusation

An Irish multinational says it will no longer buy bananas from a major Belize producer due to its links with a man U.S. authorities named as a drugs kingpin.

October 22 , 2015

Chile: Rain and snow further mitigate Coquimbo drought

A Chilean fruit industry representative says the Coquimbo region now has enough water to irrigation farms for two more years.

October 22 , 2015

Costa Rica forecasts banana losses of up to US$100M

Flooding that hit the Central American country earlier this year is causing ongoing problems for the banana and pineapple industries.

October 22 , 2015

State of the Market - Week 42, 2015

U.S. avocado prices were kept under pressure from abundant Mexican supply in week 42.

October 21 , 2015

Australia establishes AUD$1.2M national fruit fly council

The Queensland and Mediterranean fruit fly will be the focus of a new joint government and industry body in Australia.

October 21 , 2015

NZ: Record apple blossoms set scene for bumper crop

New Zealand's largest organic apple grower says a hot, sunny summer and cold, dry winter have been 'ideal' for the fruit coming on.

October 21 , 2015

HLB detected in northeastern Mexican state

The Asian citrus psyllid has been found in three citrus orchards in a Mexican region bordering the U.S. state of Texas.

October 20 , 2015

Peru expects positive mango season despite El Niño threat

Peru's mango industry body says production could reach as high as 140,000MT this campaign.

October 20 , 2015

National Osteoporosis Foundation makes produce picks for bone health

The NOF has named a few foods for consumers to look out for in the lead up to World Osteoporosis Day on Oct. 20.

October 19 , 2015