Turkey: Alara expects "limited" cherry exports to China this year

While Turkey's leading cherry grower has a new market in China, the group sees strong demand in the EU and Russia.

April 27 , 2016

"Envy could be the next Fuji apple," says Oppy exec

For one southern California retailer, the variety notched higher gross sales than any other item in the store in March.

April 27 , 2016

Turkey to export cherries to China

The world's leading cherry-growing nation has secured access to what may become the biggest market in years to come.

April 26 , 2016

Ecuador earthquake caused logistical problems for BanaBay fruit

While one company says roads to the port of Guayaquil have been damaged, Ecuador's banana exporter association says the industry hasn't experienced major problems.

April 26 , 2016

Quality over quantity: Copefrut urges its growers to switch focus

After a new approach yielded better returns for Copefrut's summer program from Chile, initiatives are in the works to raise value for the upcoming kiwifruit and apple seasons.

April 25 , 2016

"Bizarre" Mexican mango season pushes on

Small sizes look likely to continue for a Mexican mango deal that's been in short supply, but one importer is seeing some of the sweetest fruit witnessed in a long time.

April 25 , 2016

Italy: Treatments reduce Xylella symptoms but do not kill pathogen

The result of studies into treatments brings both positive and negative news in the fight against 'olive ebola'.

April 25 , 2016

Pomegranate demand explodes, keeps up with Peruvian volume surge

A sharp uptick in competitive Peruvian fruit has "expelled" Chile from the EU pomegranate market and threatens to do the same in the U.S.

April 22 , 2016

Denmark: Army of ants safeguard apple and pear orchards

Organic pome fruit farms in Denmark have a new arsenal to combat winter moths that are known to ravage harvests.

April 20 , 2016

Indonesia: Argentina gains country of recognition status

Shortly after South Africa received a boost from Indonesia, Argentina will also now have better conditions for sending its fruit to the Southeast Asian country.

April 20 , 2016