Australia to carry out PRA for U.S. Northwest apple imports

Industry body Apple and Pear Australia Limited says it will engage a biosecurity expert to conduct an independent investigation of the risks.

October 16 , 2018

Europe: Summer heat leads to reduction in apple forecast

While countries like Germany and the Czech Republic have revised their initial numbers downward, the continent's biggest producer is now expecting more apples than previously anticipated.

October 16 , 2018

Q&A: Suntreat takes sweet to a new level with Sumo Citrus, its pairing with vineyards

The Amsterdam Produce Summit exhibitor from California boasts a bevy of fruit varieties and as well as a unique partnership with Columbine Vineyards.

October 15 , 2018

U.K.: Unique alliance to advertise vegetables in primetime on national TV

“It’s the ‘Super Bowl ad’ for veg, and they’re doing it for free!”

October 15 , 2018

China: Frutacloud urges Chilean cherry exporters to provide greater packaging options

As the Chilean industry increases its volumes and extends its season on both ends, one importer believes it will need to provide packaging sizes that will encourage Chinese consumers to purchase outside of the Chinese New Year festivities.

October 15 , 2018

India's Mahindra Agri in JV with Japan's Sumitomo

Mahindra and Sumitomo Corporation will hold 60% and 40% equity respectively in the new company named Mahindra Summit Agriscience Limited.

October 14 , 2018

Canada seeks to increase blueberry and cherry exports to EU

Canada is aiming to take more advantage of the opportunities presented by the trade deal signed with the EU in September last year.

October 12 , 2018

New service will provide key data on development of Chilean cherry season

Decofrut and Yentzen Consulting have launched a new service that will provide comprehensive data on the last Chilean cherry season and key information during the upcoming campaign.

October 12 , 2018

Florida orange volumes forecast up by 76% in 2018-19

The Florida Citrus Mutual hopes this season will be a new start for growers in that state, which has been ravaged by citrus greening disease and was last year hit by Hurricane Irma.

October 11 , 2018

Morocco set for record citrus production

Production is set to rise by 17% year-on-year during the season now getting underway, but exports are expected to rise at a much lower rate.

October 11 , 2018