Canada: BC Blueberry Council reveals high expectations for China

A Canadian industry body head says it will be 'a busy summer', with inspectors from two major Asian markets due to visit in the coming weeks.

June 26 , 2015

Q&A: Early West Coast crops and pack flexibility in the spotlight

Oppy's Jason Fung looks at the summer campaign ahead for BC blueberries, and is upbeat about Aussie citrus and New Zealand kiwifruit.

June 26 , 2015

Pakistani mango probe after exporter slips up with EU shipment

One Pakistani mango exporter unrelated to the shipment in the Netherlands found to have fruit fly says he "hopes and prays" the situation will not recur.

June 26 , 2015

U.S.: New 'winter hardy' blueberry variety ideal for home growers

The Nocturne blueberry developed by the USDA Agricultural Research Service has black fruit and genes from the Premier variety.

June 25 , 2015

Not a drop of rain in June for Chilean capital

An industry source believes certain geographical and infrastructural aspects could lessen the effects of reduced rain for growers around Santiago.

June 25 , 2015

State of the Market - Week 25, 2015

European apple and pear stocks are now down year-on-year despite the Russian ban.

June 24 , 2015

Mexico: Farmworker movement seeks minimum pricing following pay deal

After months of protests and negotiations, farmworkers in San Quintin achieved a substantial set of pay rises one expert described as a 'watershed moment'.

June 24 , 2015

U.S.: Stemilt uses mobile hydrocoolers to boost cherry shelf life

A major Northwest cherry grower says it has the largest network in the industry of on-farm cooling machines.

June 24 , 2015

"European cuisine" trend driving international lemon demand, says Argentine leader

From Brazil to India, Argentina's Federcitrus is busy across four corners of the globe to garner new market access deals for lemons.

June 23 , 2015

Canada: Orangeline Farms 'truly energized' by competition award

A Ontario producer swept to victory in the 'Best Specialty Mini Pepper' category at a recent greenhouse competition, winning the top three prizes.

June 23 , 2015