Japan: Fukushima peach exports rise as contamination fears subside

Seven years on from the nuclear disaster, Fukushima is beginning to regain a foothold in Asian peach markets.

February 20 , 2018

U.S. fruit and nut exports hit five-year record in 2017

One of the most notable changes was a 42% rise in exports to India, overtaking Japan and coming in just behind Mexico as the fourth-largest market.

February 20 , 2018

U.K. fruit imports held steady in 2017

Avocados and oranges were star performers in the market, while strong growth was seen for suppliers such as South Africa, Costa Rica and Peru.

February 20 , 2018

Former Cyclone Gita to hit NZ

The storm is expected to hit the north of the South Island and the south of the North Island on Tuesday.

February 19 , 2018

South Africa: Oriental fruit flies detected in Western Cape

This is the first time that the pest has had to be eradicated in the Western Cape, but a Hortgro representative says control efforts in other regions have been successful.

February 19 , 2018

Exchange rate challenge hits Italian grape exporter in the U.K. market

"We can't resist for another season. People in the U.K. need to understand that Europe is full of retailers," says Domenico Liturri of specialty grape company Agricoper.

February 19 , 2018

World Avocado Organization celebrates "huge success" for pan-European campaign

The WAO last year created the first global generic brand for an agricultural product, when European avocado sales rose by 16%.

February 19 , 2018

Value of Canada's avocado, cherry imports soars in 2017

The sharp rise in the value of avocado imports, however, came alongside a very modest increase in volume.

February 19 , 2018

BerryWorld Australia sees opportunity to "shake up" raspberry category

"This landscape presents us with a chance to change the consumer's perception that Australian raspberries lack flavour and are too expensive," says Gavin Scurr.

February 16 , 2018

India: Mahindra signs MoU to support farmers with key information

A Mahindra executive says India is "undergoing an exciting phase of reinventing itself in the agri space"

February 16 , 2018