California minimum wage rises could have 'major impacts', says CFFA

The California Fresh Fruit Association's head believes future state-wide minimum wage rises may limit the sector's competitiveness internationally.

May 22 , 2015

SB Group enters Peruvian blueberry JV

A Chilean company affiliated with Illinois-based Sun Belle has signed a deal to develop blueberry plantations in Peru.

May 22 , 2015

Land reform consolidation to bolster domestic Chinese fruit industry

The organizers of Shanghai's iFresh summit hope the event will be a positive force for change, tackling asymmetries in the import game as fruit production modernizes rapidly at home.

May 21 , 2015

Total Produce in 'strong position to expand'

The Irish multinational says the first four months of 2015 have been 'satisfactory' and full year earnings should be in the upper targeted range.

May 20 , 2015

State of the Market - Week 20, 2015

Demand for grapes was increasing in South Korea due to the nearing of the Budda's Birthday in week 20.

May 20 , 2015

Brazil: Low apple prices push Renar into the red in Q1

A Brazilian apple company is yet to recover from last year's price falls, with a loss recorded for the first quarter of 2015.

May 20 , 2015

Israel gears up for early grape harvest

'Low returns' and 'political issues' were two reasons given why Israeli grape exports have decreased significantly over recent years.

May 20 , 2015

Weather, exchange rates favor strong China-bound export deal for Aussie citrus

Australian citrus growers are upbeat for the season ahead with the first shipments set to arrive in mid-June.

May 19 , 2015

Higher yields and demand to lift British strawberry season

Although the British strawberry deal has started 10 days later than last year, expectations are high for a strong campaign.

May 19 , 2015

Russian food watchdog reveals update on fraudulent produce imports

Russian authorities have been blocking an average of more than 1,000MT per month of plant-based products coming through Belarus.

May 19 , 2015