NZ: Zespri to address regulatory non-compliance with stricter measures

New practices will be put in place at Zespri to avoid the repetition of previous mishaps in Asian export markets.

July 31 , 2014

Costa Rican pineapple trade sails ahead of bananas

Costa Rica's pineapple exports could hit US$900 million this year, as they grow 12.7% year-on-year.

July 31 , 2014

State of the Market - Week 30, 2014

Canadian cherry exporters outperformed their U.S. competition in China during week 30.

July 30 , 2014

French apple exporter 'uncertain' about forthcoming season

France's biggest apple exporter expects greater shipments to Asia this year, but is unsure about the European market.

July 30 , 2014

Del Monte CEO sees silver lining from recent crop-damaging weather

A Del Monte exec says while there are market benefits from recent poor weather, it has driven up costs.

July 30 , 2014

U.K.: Waitrose launches new nectarine and grape lines

A British retailer conducted a worldwide search to find the "perfect" nectarine, but found it very close to home.

July 30 , 2014

Chile: cherry prices go sky high in record year for growers

Chilean cherries prices shot up this year but not all growers received the full benefit of the increase.

July 29 , 2014

First Aussie seafreight apples to China 'couldn't have gone better'

An Australian apple grower looks to 'broaden' China-bound exports after the first sea shipment was 'a big success'.

July 29 , 2014

U.S. grower cites new 'phenomenon' for pomegranate production

Large Californian pomegranates will be tight this year in a 'uniquely' early season for the industry.

July 28 , 2014

Fruit company hopes to 'create Malta's Chiquita'

A Maltese fruit importer hopes to change the country's market dynamics with a banana brand people trust.

July 28 , 2014