Peruvian vegetable exporter bullish after TPP agreement

Gandules SAC expects Peru's piquillo peppers, asparagus, artichoke, citrus and grape exports will get a lift from the TPP.

October 07 , 2015

India: Zespri promotes kiwifruit as Diwali gift

Rather than giving chocolate or candy for a Hindu festival, Zespri is suggesting Indians gift a SunGold kiwifruit to their loved ones.

October 06 , 2015

First Polish apples on way to Vietnam

A Polish government minister says efforts to open up new markets for apples are gathering pace.

October 06 , 2015

EU produce group slams Indian apple import restrictions

Freshfel has called on the EC to raise concerns with India about rules that limit apple imports to one port.

October 06 , 2015

Organic farming gains ground in Brazil

Brazil's domestic market for organic food products could potentially grow by more than 20% next year.

October 06 , 2015

U.K.: Morrisons extends English apple season

A British retailer is working with local growers to boost the apple marketing window eight weeks longer than normal.

October 05 , 2015

Chilean apple exports to Russia double in 2015

While Chile's apple export volumes hit the lowest levels seen in 10 years, shipments rose significantly to Russian, Chinese and Saudi markets in 2015.

October 05 , 2015

U.S: Chinese importers to visit Washington apple country

Buyers from several major Chinese cities are due to visit orchards and packhouses in Wenatchee and Yakima.

October 05 , 2015

Australia: Fenthion ban to come into effect

A Fruit Fly Action Group representative has labeled Australia’s regulatory system for agricultural chemicals a 'complete failure'.

October 05 , 2015

China: Typhoons and HLB widen Asian Citrus loss

China's leading orange producer removed more than 300,000 trees this year which were hit by citrus greening disease.

October 02 , 2015