Peru was leading soft citrus exporter in the Americas in 2017

Peru's mandarin, clementine and tangelo exports rose 30% year-on-year in 2017 to US$176 million.

February 27 , 2018

Chile evaluates domestic market potential of Flame-Perlette grape cross

The variety, called Ilusión, was originally selected in the mid-90s and is hoped to generate nostalgia among Chilean consumers.

February 27 , 2018

BayWa highlights apple sector issues, slates plans to grow avocados

BayWa's Christiane Bell and T&G's Darren Drury discuss a changing landscape for German apple growers, broader plans in subtropical fruit production, and the outlook ahead for proprietary varieties.

February 27 , 2018

Spain: Complaint over supermarket mislabeling of Tang Gold mandarins

Eurosemillas says Aldi and Carrefour's erroneous labeling of the variety led consumers to believe it was the same as Nadorcott.

February 27 , 2018

Imported cherries ‘no longer a premium product’ for China, claims Frutacloud chief

George Liu expects the quality of local cherries to "slowly catch up" with imported fruit.

February 26 , 2018

France bolstered presence as fruit export destination in 2017

Fruit imports in France rose 7% last year, edging closer to the figures recorded by its neighbor across the English Channel.

February 26 , 2018

Fruit and nut exports rose across the board for South Africa in 2017

Avocados were the only major crop that didn't see an export uptick, while oranges and table grapes performed particularly well in overseas markets.

February 26 , 2018

South Africa: Tru-Cape to "at least match" 2017 pome fruit volumes

The company might see its first exports of Envy this season, and also plans to have a "conservative approach" to the European market despite the lower local production.

February 24 , 2018

U.S.: Western Growers board votes to oppose "flawed" immigration bill

The farming organization said the bill would "force long-time existing workers in agriculture to return to their countries of origin in order to apply for a new H-2C visa or stay in the shadows."

February 23 , 2018

NZ: Seeka profits slid 44% in 2017

However, EBITDA more than doubled for Seeka Australia and per-tray avocados returns for the 2017-18 avocado season are expected to soar.

February 23 , 2018