Kiwifruit smuggler ordered to pay Zespri $8.5M after unsuccessful appeal

Haoyu Gao, a former grower, was last year ordered by the High Court to pay Zespri almost $15m for taking the cuttings to China after signing a supposed licensing agreement with a grower there.

September 07 , 2021

Peru: Positive results for trials of numerous cherry varieties

Cherry variety trials in Peru have been going well for the company Vivero Los Viñedos over the last four years, especially the Lapins, Santina and Sweet Heart varieties.

September 07 , 2021

Latin American banana industry decries unfair burden of soaring costs

Signed by various companies in the banana industry, producers and exporters from Central and South America have released a statement in response to cost increases within the banana value chain. 

September 07 , 2021

BerryWorld forecasts its South African blueberry exports to rise by a quarter

BerryWorld says it is expecting strong growth in its South African blueberries this season, with expectations of a 25 percent year-on-year uptick in shipments.

September 07 , 2021

Peruvian table grape exports set to surpass 60 million boxes for first time

The Peruvian table grape industry is forecast to export a record volume of fruit in the upcoming season, with the first estimate pegging shipments at 62.5 million boxes.

September 07 , 2021

Australian mango variety opens up new growing region in Spain

Until now, Spanish mangoes came only from the producing areas of Malaga and Granada.

September 06 , 2021

South African citrus exports to U.S. on track with mandarins soon to arrive

Exports of citrus from South Africa to the United States continue at full pace and remain on track with season estimates, providing consumers in the market a constant supply of high-quality summer citrus.

September 06 , 2021

U.S. port leaders see congestion extending far into 2022

Port leaders who have spoken with shipping lines and their cargo customers say the slowdown in container volumes that usually coincides with the Lunar New Year in February

September 06 , 2021

U.S. fruit imports soared to new record in July

U.S. fruit imports soared by 19 percent year-on-year on July to reach a record US$1.57 billion, according to newly released USDA data.

September 06 , 2021

China greenlights more favorable South African lemon export protocol

It is anticipated that this change will result in increased exports of lemons to China, with the first shipments under the new protocol likely to begin this year.

September 06 , 2021