U.S.: High hopes for Orchard View cherry season under new partnership

Export quality and sizing is expected earlier in the season this year, according to an Oppy representative.

May 16 , 2018

Australia "breaking new ground" with tropical fruit export plan development

"Partnering with New Zealand to extend our supply window could certainly bring decent returns to Aussie growers."

May 16 , 2018

Ghana encourages avocado investment from Israel

“We have the land, water and personnel," Ghana's agriculture minister said.

May 16 , 2018

State of the Market - Week 19, 2018

The U.S. market for Granny Smith and Gala apples remained slow in week 19, with the high local supply limiting demand for imports.

May 16 , 2018

China: Zespri, Plant & Food Research establish kiwifruit experimental center in Sichuan

The center will be used to determine which kiwifruit varieties are best suited to the area.

May 16 , 2018

Chilean nectarine, peach exports rose by 11% during 2017-18

Peach exports saw much sharper growth than nectarines, according to ASOEX.

May 16 , 2018

U.S.: Sun World grape category director to retire

"This season will be a game changer, and Sun World is poised for success today and the years to come."

May 15 , 2018

U.S.: Giumarra prepares for increased volumes of NZ Lemonade apples

First shipments of the apple will arrive at the end of May on both the West and the East Coasts, with the season to run through August.

May 15 , 2018

China: Alibaba's Win-Chain to provide one-stop upstream supply chain solution

The newly established company seeks to provide a solution to some of the major challenges in China's fresh produce supply chain, having already signed a cooperation agreement with numerous major fruit exporters. 

May 15 , 2018

Chile: Pink Lady apples aim to conquer domestic winter market

Chile is the world's third-largest producer, behind Italy and France, and this year expects to produce some 75,000 metric tons (MT) of the apple.

May 15 , 2018