Israeli pomegranate industry moving away from Wonderful, says Edom

Edom Fruits expects competition to intensify in the European pomegranate market next month, with a range of countries set to kick off their campaigns.

August 25 , 2016

India: IG International gears up for European apple deal

A leading Indian produce company will be 'primarily dependent' on Europe for Red Delicious supplies in the future, as other growing regions turn their focus away from the variety.

August 24 , 2016

California stonefruit exports achieve new milestones in 2016

California stonefruit have made two breakthroughs this year with new product entries in Australia and Japan, while market access negotiations continue elsewhere.

August 24 , 2016

Mexican avocado industry responds to illegal deforestation reports

APEAM and the Michoacán government have made an action plan to establish limits to expansion of the state's avocado-growing area.

August 22 , 2016

Banana expert slams "bananageddon" coverage in Aussie press

One of the world's leading banana disease experts has called for calm after one of Australia's most-read news sites reported Sigatoka could wipe out the crop within a decade.

August 17 , 2016

South Africa: SRCC's 'one billion rand' citrus investment plan

A leading South African citrus exporter has recently opened a new packhouse in the Sundays River Valley as well as an office in Russia.

August 17 , 2016

U.S.: Sakuma-FUJ negotiations hit stumbling blocks

Both the FUJ and Sakuma Brothers Farms have alleged intimidation tactics from the other side of the conflict.

August 15 , 2016

Drought may take its toll on Brazilian melon deal

Not only has the Brazilian melon sector faced production challenges but exchange rates are less in its favor this season.

August 15 , 2016

NZ: New kiwifruit regulations to give Zespri "more certainty" for investment

Set to be approved later this year, the new regulations outline key issues relating to Zespri and the directorship of Kiwifruit New Zealand.

August 12 , 2016

U.S.: GM Fuji apple edges closer to regulatory approval

Following breakthroughs for the Arctic Golden and Granny, Okanagan Specialty Fruits is one step closer to having another genetically modified apple cultivated in the U.S.

August 11 , 2016