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Spanish strawberry production falls as growers diversify crops

One industry body in Spain estimates volumes will end up being 10-15% lower than the 279,000MT produced last year.
June 12 , 2015

Brazil to export larger mangoes to U.S.

Within the space of a couple of months, the U.S. has eased weight restrictions for mango imports from two South American countries.
June 12 , 2015

U.S.: Agreement finalized for cold treatment-free Colombian Cape gooseberries

A big opportunity has opened up for Colombian golden berry producers in two departments with farms above a certain altitude.
June 12 , 2015

Strong volumes and sales lift start of Zespri kiwifruit campaign

Zespri's exports of gold kiwifruit this seaon are reportedly anticipated to be on par with pre-Psa levels at around 32 million trays.
June 11 , 2015

Capespan Asia & Golden Wing Mau team up to explore markets

Capespan is embarking upon a 'specialized initiative' with a China-based company in which it holds a 25% stake.
June 11 , 2015

Leading Israeli banana breeder to test varieties in Australia

The head of Israeli biotech group Rahan Meristem is reportedly 'certain' the company's materials will be helpful to Australian banana growers.
June 11 , 2015

U.S.: Stemilt introduces 'sweetest cherry brand on the market'

The season of a major U.S. cherry grower's new Skylar Rae-branded fruit will last for a month from mid-June.
June 11 , 2015

European fruit and vegetable consumption in decline

A Freshfel representative says it is 'urgent' to stimulate falling demand for produce in Europe.
June 11 , 2015

State of the Market - Week 23, 2015

Strong demand for clementines in the U.S. kept prices high in week 23.
June 10 , 2015

U.K.: Exotic salads increase share of lunchtime snack market

British supermarket Tesco says demand for leafy salads has grown at three times the rate of sandwiches.
June 10 , 2015