Severe frosts hit Belgian pome fruit, cherry production

Pome fruit growers in Belgium and Italy were affected by frosts during the same week.

April 28 , 2017

Argentine Senate declares economic emergency for pome fruit sector

The bill will enable the Federal Government to support the sector by making changes to tax obligations and social security.

April 28 , 2017

NZ: "There are no silver bullets" in organic apple farming, says Bostock exec

David Brasell gives us a look at how New Zealand's organic apple industry is changing, and the positive response received from markets.

April 27 , 2017

South Korea's fruit import volumes hit new record in 2016

The U.S. is the second-largest exporter of fruits to South Korea, which in 2016 nearly doubled its avocado imports year-on-year.

April 27 , 2017

Pear pesticide screening kit developed to “double check” organic fruit

"Sometimes things that can’t be traced will be used, that’s for sure," says the head of a Dutch company that developed a 1-MCP test kit.

April 27 , 2017

California-developed plumcots hit U.K. supermarket shelves

In Europe the plum-apricot hybrids are grown in France, Italy and Spain, and are expected to fare well in the U.K. market.

April 27 , 2017

Aldi enters Chinese retail market

The German retailer has a unique retail model that has captured market share around the globe, but it's entry in China will be a little bit different.

April 27 , 2017

Chilean Ambrosia to flavor Oppy’s spring apple line

An Oppy executive says leading retailers have told the company it’s no longer enough to carry new apple varieties, as there are many to choose from.

April 26 , 2017

U.S.: Trump Administration proposes slashing business taxes

There was no mention of the so-called border adjustment tax in the recent White House briefing.

April 26 , 2017

China: World's busiest port grapples with congestion

Last week there were reported to be more than 100 vessels waiting outside the port.

April 26 , 2017