Sweeki kiwifruit now grown in Chile

Chile recently exported its first Sweeki-branded kiwifruit to Asian markets including China, Indonesia and Malaysia.

June 02 , 2017

Pipfruit NZ set for name change to avoid confusion

The entity's head Alan Pollard said the association was mistakenly being linked to oranges and plums because they have pips.

June 02 , 2017

Boost for fruit and vegetable producer organizations in times of crisis

The produce sector will receive more support when products have to be removed from the market during times of emergency.

June 02 , 2017

Opinion: Value-added boutique trade fairs give the full industry experience

Gustavo Yentzen explains the benefits more intimate trade shows can provide in an industry dominated by colossal-sized events.

June 02 , 2017

Major Chilean truffle grower to embark on first export deal

While well behind competitors on the other side of the Pacific Ocean, Chile's truffle industry is growing quickly as a result of pioneering studies backed by government funding.

June 02 , 2017

Rainforest Alliance condemns U.S. withdrawal from Paris Agreement

Rainforest Alliance president Nigel Sizer says the move is tantamount to a "criminal action".

June 01 , 2017

Higher sales for Camposol in Q1 despite rough Peruvian weather

Greater volumes of blueberries helped lift sales and profits for the period, in which higher fruit and vegetable segment volumes failed to lift the bottom line.

June 01 , 2017

The Packaging Pitch: How to find produce branding success in China

Marketing expert Lisa Cork gives some key points to consider when entering the Chinese market, with its very different culture to what many will be used to.

June 01 , 2017

Mixed picture for North American watermelon supply in 2017

Early watermelon crops in the two largest U.S. production states have coincided with Mexican volumes tailing off sooner than normal this year and a sluggish start to the California deal.

June 01 , 2017

NZKGI, MPI weigh in on Chilean barbs against Zespri

New Zealand Kiwifruit Growers Inc has reiterated its role to monitor Zespri's market behavior, but claims the Chilean industry hasn't provided any information that would enable investigations.

June 01 , 2017