EU table grape market situation "completely different" for southern supply

Table grape promotions will be underway over the coming weeks in what Exsa Europe's Eddy Kreukniet hopes will mean a better rotation for South African fruit.

December 15 , 2015

First Colombian orange shipment en route to the U.S.

A Colombian exporter says he has 'pretty big expectations' for oranges in the U.S. market, with plans to ramp up volumes in the near future.

December 15 , 2015

Spain: Uvasdoce relaunches 'Solidarity Grapes' in cancer fight

A Spanish producer is to donate some of the profits from a special grape line to cancer research this festive season.

December 15 , 2015

U.K.: Ethylene absorbing strips slow fruit ripening on retail shelves

About the size of a postage stamp and made up of minerals and clay, It's Fresh! strips can improve shelf life by a matter of days.

December 15 , 2015

Argentina: Macri delivers on farm export tax cuts

While much media attention has been given to commodity crops, new measures in Argentina also apply to the fruit sector.

December 15 , 2015

U.S.: Dandrea Produce launches new clementine brand

Amid drought concerns over California fruit, an East Coast importer believes the new 'Clementeenies' brand of Moroccan citrus will help reach a greater segment

December 15 , 2015

Indian grape industry aims for record exports in 2015-16

Harvesting has begun in some vineyards in Nashik, where more growers are registering for exports this year.

December 14 , 2015

Chile: ASOEX releases cherry export estimate

ASOEX president Ronald Bown says rains and frosts have dealt a "big blow" to Chilean cherry growers this year, particularly for those with smaller operations.

December 14 , 2015

South Korean market opens for NZ asparagus

New Zealand now has access to the South Korean asparagus market, with tariffs to be reduced to zero by 2018.

December 14 , 2015

U.S.: AeroFarms secures US$20M investment

The company behind the world's largest vertical farm project says it took out an additional 30,000 sqft of space in New Jersey last summer to meet soaring demand.

December 14 , 2015