Chile: Atacama table grape volumes edge closer to pre-flood levels

Lingering Californian stocks and the production of new varieties are two factors set to affect northern Chile’s table grape season.

November 16 , 2016

IP grape varieties make headway for Fruitico in Western Australia

The entry of Californian grapes three years ago has forced Western Australia's hand, with groups like Fruitico moving into better tasting, higher yielding varieties.

November 16 , 2016

Rabobank: Trump policy could tighten U.S. farmer margins

Leading experts give their view on the potential pros and cons for the U.S. agricultural sector in the wake of the presidential election.

November 16 , 2016

U.S. NAFTA withdrawal would be 'disastrous', says Mexican avocado rep

APEAM's Ramon Paz hopes the incoming president will be 'objective and rational', and believes any restrictions on the avocado trade would drive up prices for U.S. consumers.

November 15 , 2016

Could dried dragon fruit tap healthy snack trend?

Following successful trials to the U.S. last year, a Colombian company is launching its own brand for dried exotic fruit snacks.

November 14 , 2016

Australian mango prices in U.S. market 'sustainable long-term', says industry rep

AMIA marketing manager Treena Welch says Australia is aspiring to double its mango exports from 7,000MT over the next three years.

November 07 , 2016

'Breakthrough' for South African table grapes as China relaxes protocols

SATI's chairman says the development will allow exporters to 'realise the enormous potential in China', with trade expected to soar to R2,5 billion (US$184 million) over the next five years.

November 07 , 2016

Peru gains Chinese blueberry market access

An industry leader expects the fruit will arrive in time for Chinese New Year celebrations, after undergoing cold treatment in transit to ward off fruit fly risks.

November 03 , 2016

Think small to think big, says Albert Heijn exec

Innovation and convenience trends were at the forefront of today's Thought Leaders Breakfast Panel to kick off the inaugural Amsterdam Produce Show.

November 03 , 2016

Raspberries at "critical juncture", says Driscoll's exec

"I can’t think of any other crop in California that’s going to be as impacted as raspberries," says Soren Bjorn.

November 02 , 2016