Key markets show strong demand for Aussie oranges

Higher demand has combined with a depreciated exchange rate to boost returns for Australian orange exporters this year.

July 24 , 2015

Harvest Update: Chilean W. Murcott mandarins to be picked and loaded soon

Baika Chilean Fruits product manager Ignazio Spadaro discusses the outlook for Chile's upcoming late variety mandarin season.

July 23 , 2015

Spanish lemon volumes down, says Ailimpo

After an exceptionally high volume last season, Murcia's lemon crop is forecast to be down by a fifth for the upcoming deal.

July 23 , 2015

NZ: Zespri sales up 16%, profit surges on license payments

Zespri was able to overcome exchange rate challenges to notch a much higher profit and boost orchard gate returns for kiwifruit growers in 2014-15.

July 23 , 2015

State of the Market - Week 29, 2015

A greater supply led to slight negative price adjustments for imported Navel oranges in the U.S. during week 29.

July 22 , 2015

Tracking device helps fight against Calais truck stowaways

A British industry body is promoting a new portable device that could help buck a stowaway trend that has led to the destruction of produce shipments.

July 22 , 2015

U.S., South Africa join WTO complaint over Costa Rica's avocado import ban

As four countries take on Costa Rica at the WTO over avocado import suspensions, Mexico has called on the nation to prove it is free of sunblotch disease.

July 22 , 2015

Rainforest Alliance certifies first ever melon farm in Costa Rica

Suppliers to a Staay Food Group subsidiary have adopted melon growing practices that take stock of their farms' vulnerable environments.

July 22 , 2015

Italian pear industry expects lower yields next season

Lower production of Italy's two leading pear varieties is expected to drag down volumes in 2015.

July 21 , 2015

Thailand: Natural Fruit v Andy Hall indictment decision adjourned for a month

Thailand's leaders have not succumbed to international pressure to drop the Natural Fruit v Andy Hall case, but an indictment decision has been postponed by the court.

July 21 , 2015