Chinese opening brings great opportunities for U.S.-grown club varieties, says T&G

A Turners & Growers pipfruit executive discusses China's opening for U.S. apples and a challenging New Zealand deal.

February 11 , 2015

Opinion: Strategies to differentiate the Argentine blueberry industry

Carlos Stabile says the Argentine blueberry sector is moving "along the right path."

February 11 , 2015

South Africa alleges "inconsistent" citrus inspections in Southern Europe

"Viability" is a term that could revive South Africa's stability in the European citrus market, where talks are lined up aiming to remove discrepancies in citrus black spot (CBS) inspection methods.

February 11 , 2015

Chiquita faces another eco-lawsuit

A Seattle-based law firm alleges that Chiquita produces bananas in such a way that poisons local residents.

February 11 , 2015

Chile: Fedefruta says U.S. West Coast port crisis puts shipments at risk

Chile's Fruit Producers Federation says the industry "must be alert" to delays in U.S. West Coast ports.

February 11 , 2015

Southern Hemisphere expects larger pome fruit crop

While Southern Hemisphere apple production is expected to increase 5%, exports are anticipated to decline by the same percentage partly due to oversupply issues in Europe.

February 10 , 2015

Polish industry takes steps to escape "industrial" fruit prices

Polish apple and mushroom exporters are forging ahead in new markets, rising above the price crash wrought by the Russian embargo.

February 10 , 2015

Serbia: Russian embargo "no good for anybody", says Apple World founder

One Serbian grower says he'd rather have a level playing field than the comparative benefits of Russian market access.

February 10 , 2015

U.K.: Upcoming event aims to encourage Fairtrade purchases

A representative of a Caribbean cocoa farmers' cooperative who will speak at Fairtrade Fortnight later this month says the certification has helped growers 'to plan ahead and make improvements.'

February 10 , 2015

China: Fruitday's sales reach new heights

E-commerce giant Fruitday's January sales value almost matched the whole first half of 2013.

February 10 , 2015