India: Kay Bee Exports sends its first ever mango shipment to China

The company aims to harness a largely underutilized protocol to develop the Chinese market's palate for Indian mangoes.

May 19 , 2017

Stonefruit, cherries among biggest European frost casualties

A Dutch private fruit consultant believes there will be significant European market effects for plums, apricots and cherries.

May 19 , 2017

Chilean citrus grower finds the bright side from recent weather problems

After six years of drought, one of the SAN's directors would rather have blocked roads and flooded orchards than no rain at all.

May 19 , 2017

Brazil exports more limes to EU

Lime exports to Europe, and espeically the Netherlands, have been inccreasing at a faster rate than the category in general.

May 19 , 2017

NZ avocado industry enjoyed record sales in 2016-17

Jen Scoular highlighted how the Go Global program has made a huge difference to the industry, with sales value nearly tripling since 2013.

May 18 , 2017

Canada: BC Tree Fruits anticipating record cherry volumes for 2017

The cooperative is also expecting a "very good" stonefruit and table grape crop, but has highlighted all commodities are due for a late start.

May 18 , 2017

U.S.: Trump Administration triggers NAFTA renegotiation process

The USTR has sent a letter to Congress outlining plans for the trade renegotiation with Canada and Mexico, with proceedings expected to start no earlier than August 16.

May 18 , 2017

U.S. Citrus Science Council sues USDA over Argentine lemon rule

The lawsuit argues "incomplete science and political considerations" led to a flawed rulemaking process.

May 18 , 2017

Costa Group founder surges up Australia's rich list

Frank Costa and his family have risen 52 spots in this year's Financial Review Rich List, driven by Costa Group's strong performance on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX).

May 18 , 2017

Colombia considers irradiation to bolster U.S.-bound fruit exports

Initial discussions of the idea have already begun in the U.S. while several crops - not just avocados - are on a priority list for access under different protocols.

May 18 , 2017