Indonesia: Argentina gains country of recognition status

Shortly after South Africa received a boost from Indonesia, Argentina will also now have better conditions for sending its fruit to the Southeast Asian country.

April 20 , 2016

State of the Market - Week 15, 2016

Apple markets were slow in Europe and Asia for imported Southern Hemisphere supply during week 15.

April 20 , 2016

Chile: Intense rains cut grape season short, says Fedefruta

Fedefruta says the weather event affected harvests of late table grapes and apples, and will mean more treatment is needed for kiwifruit.

April 19 , 2016

NZ govt teams up with Alibaba to boost Chinese trade

The deal means New Zealand has joined the likes of other Southern Hemisphere agricultural nations like Australia, Chile and Peru.

April 19 , 2016

Indonesian trade group calls for more 'country of recognition' applications

Aseibssindo says the recent breakthrough with South Africa will bring savings of up to US$2,000 per container of fruit.

April 19 , 2016

India: IG International goes crazy for kiwifruit with new website launch

Indian fresh fruit importer IG International has launched a new website to bolster its kiwifruit strategy.

April 19 , 2016

South Africa grants protection for Tango mandarin variety

After notching progress in an Australian case, the proponents of the seedless Tango mandarin have scored a decisive victory in South Africa.

April 18 , 2016

U.S.: APHIS buys time on European pome fruit import decision

U.S. authorities are extending the comment period for a proposed rule to import European apple and pear imports.

April 18 , 2016

China destroys Philippine banana imports

Chinese inspection authorities have destroyed almost 100MT of Philippine bananas in the past month.

April 18 , 2016

NZ: Zespri precautionary kiwifruit hold continues

The marketer says lab tests have so far been inconclusive and it is still keeping selected lots out of the market.

April 18 , 2016