Brazilian apple exports recover following huge decline

Total FOB returns were higher than in 2015, when more fruit was exported.

September 22 , 2017

World Kiwifruit Conference to take place in Shaanxi, China

Chinese and New Zealand groups are reportedly expected to sign a strategic cooperation agreement on kiwifruit technology during the event.

September 22 , 2017

Spanish mango season running two weeks early

The crop is however expected to be lighter given one set of flowering was damaged by rains.

September 22 , 2017

State of the Market - Week 37, 2017

Avocado prices rose in the European market in week 37 thanks to increased demand.

September 21 , 2017

Majority of U.S. consumers willing to pay more for Fairtrade bananas, study finds

The result of a recent survey could spur new growth in retail for a category that tends to be a loss leader.

September 21 , 2017

ETI "notes process of dialogue" between Fyffes and IUF

A Fyffes spokesperson says the company continues "to work towards reinstatement to full membership in due course".

September 21 , 2017

Chilean fruit export volumes rose in 2016-17

U.S.-bound exports surged to further cement the country's position as the leading market for Chilean fruit, while the Netherlands lost ground as the port of call in Europe.

September 21 , 2017

Tesco partners with suppliers to tackle food waste

Major fresh produce companies such as G's and Greenyard are included in a list of 24 suppliers that have joined forces with retailer Tesco to reduce food waste.

September 21 , 2017

U.S.: UC Davis settles lawsuit with two strawberry breeders

The settlement marks the end to a long-running dispute involving scientists who have bred numerous popular varieties currently grown in California.

September 21 , 2017

Hurricane Maria pummels banana crops in French Antilles

The storm is also expected to impact the Dominican Republic, after which it is forecast to head north over the Atlantic.

September 20 , 2017