Chilean avocados to grow in volume and scope with China campaign

We catch up with two Chinese importers and the head of Chile's avocado committee to discuss the outlook and goals for the program.

November 08 , 2017

State of the Market - Week 44, 2017

The U.S. blueberry market began to stabilize in week 44, with Peruvian and Argentine fruit seeing price increases.

November 08 , 2017

First Australian blueberries hit Indian market

The fruit is now on the shelves of Kovai Pazhamudir Nilayam (KPN) Group stores.

November 07 , 2017

NZ: Serious Fraud Office closes investigation into Zespri

After a four-year investigation the SFO has cleared Zespri but the case has served as a warning for exporters to approach dual invoicing with "extreme caution".

November 07 , 2017

Armed men burn facilities at Dole Philippines banana farm, report says

The company is still reportedly validating and assessing the exact amount of damaged facilities, according to local media.

November 07 , 2017

SanLucar launches new EU citrus campaign with Paddington Bear

The furry lover of marmalade will decorate the packaging of SanLucar lemons, oranges and clementines.

November 07 , 2017

Argentina notches record sea-freight blueberry export volume

Shifting part of the country's volume to sea-freight has helped cut costs in an increasingly competitive blueberry market.

November 07 , 2017

U.S.: Hurst International sues Sinclair Systems over anticompetitive practices

Among its allegations, Hurst claims Sinclair has been engaging in below-cost pricing.

November 07 , 2017

University of Cambridge-MSL project sees first U.K.-grown black truffle

The results of a trial program in Wales suggest truffle cultivation may be possible in many parts of the U.K.

November 07 , 2017

U.S.: One third of parents have purchased "Mighties" kiwifruit

Retailers are also finding a significant lift in sales when merchandising Mighties with another Sun Pacific brand, Cuties.

November 06 , 2017