U.K.: Yorkshire Fresh Fruits under fire over redundancy package

A U.K. fruit supplier has been forced to shut down its factory after losing a key contract with retailer Asda.

April 23 , 2015

State of the Market - Week 16, 2015

Preference for national apples in the U.S. became apparent as Chilean volumes increased in week 16.

April 22 , 2015

NZ: Zespri plans SunGold kiwifruit splash in Germany

Zespri has planned promotional activities in Berlin, Hamburg and Düsseldorf to spread the word about SunGold kiwifruit.

April 22 , 2015

Three new raspberry varieties set for release in Chile

One of three new Chilean raspberry varieties grows earlier than the standard cultivar and has a high Brix level.

April 21 , 2015

Turkish cherry producer dodges frost scare

Despite industry concerns a recent cold snap might hamper Turkish cherry production, one grower is expecting higher volumes.

April 21 , 2015

Chilean-U.S. blueberry season transition smooth in 2015, claims Berry Fresh

A U.S.-based subsidiary of two Latin American berry groups is optimistic for this year's blueberry deal.

April 21 , 2015

Russian authorities block "fake" Chilean kiwifruit shipment

A kiwifruit shipment marked as Chilean has been rejected by Russia's Rosselkhoznadzor, claiming its certificate was fraudulent.

April 20 , 2015

Peruvian table grape exports up while mangoes slip

Peru's table grape exports rose by more than a fifth in the 2014-15 campaign.

April 20 , 2015

U.S.: Falling orange juice consumption levels affect Florida growers

Despite some serious problems facing the industry, Florida's citrus growers are said to have had a relatively good season.

April 20 , 2015

Chile: Atacama has 'lost 90% of its capacity to deliver vegetables', says Ghiglino

A leading Copiapó vegetable grower discusses the "slow funeral" of his business and hopes for salvaging crops.

April 17 , 2015