Australian cherry exports jump by a third

Australia's cherry industry body says better airfreight protocols are needed, amid expectations for a doubling of exports over the next 'five to seven years'.

April 10 , 2015

U.S. judge grants emergency deposition request in Chiquita litigation

Despite Chiquita's objection, a U.S. judge believes the deposition of three jailed Colombian ex-paramilitaries should take place 'immediately'.

April 10 , 2015

Chile: Fruit fly found in Valparaiso region

Two Mediterranean fruit flies have been caught in traps in Chile's Los Andes province.

April 09 , 2015

Mauritius issues first ever phyto clearance for Indian fruit

Kaushal Khakhar says restoring faith in Indian mangoes around the world is a 'matter of pride'.

April 09 , 2015

State of the Market - Week 14, 2015

Chilean blueberries were losing prominence over local and Mexican supply in the U.S. in week 14.

April 08 , 2015

Brazil plans to reduce fruit and vegetable waste

The Brazilian government has jumped on the 'ugly fruit' bandwagon to counteract a 30% produce waste rate.

April 08 , 2015

Russia blocks transit of Polish apple shipment

Although a Polish apple shipment was reportedly intended for sale in Kazakhstan, Russia would not allow its transit from Belarus.

April 08 , 2015

Peru set to export larger mangoes and citrus from all regions to U.S.

Four years of work from Peru to ease U.S. import restrictions on mangoes, citrus and peppers are reportedly about to pay off.

April 08 , 2015

Chilean pomegranate production 'lower and earlier'

A Chilean pomegranate processor believes the industry could grow 'six or seven-fold' in the U.S.

April 07 , 2015

Peru allows imports of Chilean walnut plants

Could Peru bank on yet another horticultural crop that has proven successful for its southern neighbor?

April 07 , 2015