NZ apple export season running late but looking 'promising'

Pipfruit NZ says the industry will begin alligning its proprietary varieties to become more customer-focused.

January 22 , 2015

State of the Market - Week 3, 2015

White seedless grape prices hit the lowest levels seen in three years during week 3 in Europe.

January 21 , 2015

Moroccan citrus expectations drop following adverse weather

Only 30% of Morocco's citrus crop is believed to be of export quality after rain and strong winds last November.

January 21 , 2015

South African pomegranate season running two weeks early

The head of the South African pomegranate industry gives a seasonal outlook on production and markets.

January 21 , 2015

Subsole forecasts strong year for Chilean kiwifruit

A Chilean kiwifruit exporter forecasts less competition with New Zealand green varieties this year.

January 21 , 2015

Canada: Westmoreland enlists Ifco for packaging solutions

A Canadian greenhouse vegetable grower will be able to reduce its use of cardboard boxes with a new partnership.

January 20 , 2015

Mexican berry growers prepare first China-bound shipments

With Mexico's first berry shipments to China just a few days away, one industry body is predicting large returns.

January 20 , 2015

Opinion: "Latin Americanizing" the banana industry

Banana Link's Alistair Smith urges Cutrale-Safra to focus on corporate social responsibility as the new owners of Chiquita.

January 20 , 2015

Opinion: Improving Mexican farmworker lives a shared responsibility

Fair Trade USA's Hannah Freeman provides an in-depth look at the good, the bad and the ugly on Mexican farms.

January 19 , 2015

U.S. court upholds ruling on two USDA grape patents

A California judge has ruled the USDA maintains rights to grape varieties Scarlet Royal and Autumn King.

January 19 , 2015