Shenzhen leads the way for China's fruit imports

While Shanghai's imports rose substantially, Shenzhen still edged ahead as the country's top supplying port for imported fruit.

February 02 , 2018

China: AQSIQ to strengthen quarantine on Tasmanian fruit imports

Food safety authorities from the Chinese mainland have not taken as drastic approach as officials in Taiwan.

February 01 , 2018

BerryWorld completes European merger

The company believes there is a “significant growth opportunity” in the French berry market for both locally grown and imported fruit.

February 01 , 2018

Hamburg Süd to launch new services between Asia and the Americas

The four new service strings will see the deployment of 39 modern vessels that will call at nearly 30 ports.

February 01 , 2018

U.S.: Florida's Port of Pensacola announces new Mexico service

Calling at two ports in the state of Veracruz will give World Direct Shipping access to the Mexico City market.

February 01 , 2018

U.S.: Crunch Pak introduces new snacking item for kids

The product features Cheddar cheese pieces, pretzels and apple 'stix' and is the second organic Crunch Pak item now carried by Costco.

February 01 , 2018

U.S.: Zespri SunGold drove yellow kiwifruit category growth in 2017

The New Zealand company has plans to target 50% growth for the coming year and extend the season through Zespri-grown Italian fruit during the Northern Hemisphere winter months.

February 01 , 2018

Aussie avo shortage to ease, but what's in store for the coming years?

It's been facetiously referred to as the 'Great Avocado Depression of 2018', but the current situation may offer a window into a future when Chinese and Indian consumers want their slice of the avo action.

February 01 , 2018

New Zealand expects lift in pome fruit exports during 2018

Growing conditions in the country are said to have been exceptional this season.

February 01 , 2018

Chiquita and Honduran worker union "on the verge of agreement"

The dispute reportedly relates to hospital cover given to union members in the Central American country.

January 31 , 2018