First charter vessel carrying only Chilean fruit arrives in China

The Chilean Government said this new development was expected to have a "wide-ranging impact" and could greatly influence how Chilean fruit is sent to China.

March 13 , 2018

Spain: Sigfrido opens new facilities amid sharp growth

The avocado and mango-focused fruit company last year began trialling shipments of Colombian mangoes.

March 13 , 2018

EU approach to pest controls at odds with pesticide residue stance, claims importer

Thies Claussen of Global Fruit Point says protocols for citrus black spot and false codling moth are "obliging the producer to spray fungicides and that is totally in contradiction to what the European market is looking for".

March 13 , 2018

U.S.: United Fresh opens nominations for women in produce award

“This reception is one of the most inspirational events at our convention and I’m honored to have been present for each ceremony over the past 21 years,” said United Fresh president & CEO Tom Stenzel.

March 13 , 2018

Australia: Melon demand plummets after listeria outbreak

Sales have reportedly fallen 90% despite industry claims that the fruit is now safe to eat.

March 12 , 2018

Japan to celebrate Jazz apple anniversary day

Retailers in major Japanese cities will hold promotions for the apple in June to mark the data when the first container arrived seven years ago.

March 12 , 2018

Chilean blueberry exports hit record volumes

The figure is higher than pre-season estimates, which in October were pegged at around 102,000MT. 

March 12 , 2018

India: Mahindra modernizes farming app to help lift production

A chatbot leveraging voice recognition and machine learning will now provide instant solutions to farmer queries.

March 12 , 2018

U.S.: Phytelligence steps up HLB fight with new citrus rootstock licensing deal

"It is another arrow in their quiver to try and stave off proliferation of the disease."

March 12 , 2018

Early end expected for Indian table grape export season

Monsoon Fresh director Pravin Sandhan says exporters have fared far better in the European market than last year.

March 12 , 2018