NZ: Auckland fruit fly operations get a spring boost

The next couple of months will be crucial for Auckland in establishing whether the Queensland fruit fly has been eradicated.

October 09 , 2015

Chilean mandarin exports set new record

Large volumes and reliance on a single market meant prices of Chilean mandarins declined throughout the season.

October 09 , 2015

South Africa: FAWU rejects Ceres wage offer

The Food and Allied Workers Union has accused Ceres Fruit Growers of being unwilling to compromise.

October 09 , 2015

Weather takes its toll on Argentine blueberry volume

Argentina's blueberry export volume was down 43% year-on-year in the season to week 40.

October 08 , 2015

South African rail initiative aims for more sustainable fruit transport

Fruit South Africa plans to have 10% of exports transported to ports by rail, cutting down on both costs and carbon emissions.

October 08 , 2015

U.S.: Death toll rises from salmonella cucumber outbreak

Four people have now died in as many U.S. states due to an outbreak of salmonella linked to Mexican cucumbers.

October 08 , 2015

North American cranberry harvest underway for Ocean Spray

After recording a lifted output from its Chilean grower-owners a few months ago, Ocean Spray is expecting a "steady" North American cranberry harvest in 2015.

October 08 , 2015

State of the Market - Week 40, 2015

An increase in supply led to a fall in Hass avocado prices in the U.S. during week 40.

October 07 , 2015

NZ and Aussie groups laud TPP

Several Australasian food industry groups have praised the recent landmark Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement.

October 07 , 2015

Mexico lifts agri-food exports to the EU

Avocados, raspberries and limes are among the foods that have seen export growth from Mexico to the EU this year.

October 07 , 2015