Chilean plums fail Chinese inspections twice in March

Both consignments were rejected by the same quarantine bureau, but for different reasons.

April 03 , 2017

Stemilt leads U.S. return to Japanese apple market after long absence

The Washington State shipper wants to bring selection and choice to a market that's had "the same old apple varieties served to their customers for the last 30 years".

April 03 , 2017

Israeli breeder tight-lipped over new disease-resistant bananas

One of the world largest banana tissue companies says the trial results are "very exiting" but is keeping key details on the down-low.

April 03 , 2017

Chile: Decofrut downgrades Crimson grape export forecast amid color setbacks

Decofrut director Manuel José Alcaíno says the situation is unprecedented but emphasizes "there will be fruit"; traders will just need to make sure they differentiate supply.

March 30 , 2017

Indian produce exports rose by almost a third in 2016

Significant jumps in exports of table grapes, bananas and coconuts buoyed India to a 29% uptick in produce shipments abroad.

March 29 , 2017

Peru: Sierra farmers to take far greater share of avocado exports

The Hass avocado industry in a broad geographical region of Peru expects to boost planted hectarage almost six-fold in the coming years.

March 28 , 2017

Cyclone Debbie: 'If there's crop in the ground, it will be lost', says Growcom rep

As wind gusts of 263km/hr batter Hamilton Island and the cyclone is now starting to make landfall in mainland Australia, concerns are high for potential infrastructure damage and flooding in the horticultural industry around Bowen.

March 27 , 2017

U.S.: Shanley Farms to roll out fresh Goji berry high-end retail program

A company that has pioneered finger limes in the U.S. is now trying it hand with a fresh version of one of the trendier health foods around today - the Goji berry.

March 27 , 2017

South Africa: Produce market agents raided in “price-fixing” cartel investigation

The country's competition watchdog is looking into “suspected collusion” at locations including Joburg Market and Tshwane Market.

March 24 , 2017

South Africa: Macadexit could bring "new opportunities" for Subtrop

Macadamia association SAMAC has set up an "evolution committee" to draft proposals on a new structure and what levy increases will be in store when the group pulls away from Subtrop.

March 24 , 2017