Pipfruit NZ forecasts successive apple export records

With New Zealand's apple exports already having set a record this season, Pipfruit NZ says 'significant and sustainable' growth can be expected in the future.

September 10 , 2015

State of the Market - Week 36, 2015

A large supply of Peruivan and Kenyan avocados in the European market pushed prices down in week 36.

September 09 , 2015

APM Terminals expands portfolio with major acquisition

ATP has reached an agreement to acquire a majority stake in a company that has terminals in Turkey, Mexico, Spain and the Canary Islands.

September 09 , 2015

Israel lifts vegetable import tariffs due to supply shortage

With Israel gearing up for the High Holiday season, the country's Minister of Agriculture is taking action to reduce tomato and cucumber prices.

September 09 , 2015

Mexico: Apple industry head warns of U.S. imports amid record forecasts

Mexico is expecting a record apple production this year of 18 million boxes, and an industry head is concerned local prices could hit 2013 levels.

September 09 , 2015

Peru steps up preventative measures for El Niño

The Peruvian government is to reallocate funds from regional departments to prepare for what looks set to be a significant El Niño event.

September 08 , 2015

Purple potatoes may help in fight against bowel cancer, study finds

Researchers claim the same colour compounds that give potatoes and other fruit and vegetables their vibrant colours may be effective in suppressing cancer growth.

September 08 , 2015

U.S.: Salmonella linked to Mexican cucumbers leaves one dead

More than 285 have been sickened across 27 states, with a California company believed to have distributed the vegetables in question.

September 08 , 2015

EU announces €500 million support package amid violent protests

The EU has announced new measures largely aimed at supporting the dairy sector as a further response to the Russian import ban.

September 08 , 2015

U.S.: Weather could shorten California grape season, says Pandol Bros

Pandol Brothers says more summer rain and higher humidity 'than in recent memory' means grape supply may not last into January, as it had done in recent years.

September 07 , 2015