France: Blue Whale anticipates 15% rise in pear volumes

One of France's biggest pipfruit growers says an active domestic consumption is allaying oversupply concerns.

December 09 , 2014

Indian grape sector strengthened by 2014 export campaign

An increasing number of Indian table grape growers are learning how best to produce their fruit to meet high international trade standards.

December 09 , 2014

NZ: T&G granted approval to acquire Apollo Apples

BayWa's share of New Zealand's apple exports will soon increase to 35%.

December 09 , 2014

Peruvian artichoke shipments see solid growth

The value of Peru's artichoke exports to the U.S. shot by a third this year.

December 05 , 2014

U.S.: West Coast exporters 'substantially delayed', says Western Growers

Western Growers says there are exporters 'backing off' their shipping volumes due to congestion in West Coast ports, and it is unclear when conditions will begin to improve.

December 05 , 2014

NZ trade tariff costs down by a quarter since 2012

Horticulture New Zealand's head says progress on trade tariff reduction enhances Asian trade opportunities.

December 05 , 2014

Russia adds Albania to produce import ban list

Russia will ban Albanian produce imports following a sudden four-fold increase of certain crops.

December 05 , 2014

Tampa Bay delegation visits Chile to 'deepen business opportunities'

The head of Chile's fruit exporters' group says a recent U.S. visit helped both sides to explore new possibilities.

December 05 , 2014

China green lights South African apple imports

The South African apple industry hopes the new Chinese market access will act as a 'springboard' to enter other Asian countries in the future.

December 04 , 2014

The Packaging Pitch: Cauliflower to take kale's food trend reign in 2015

Marketing expert Lisa Cork says a shift to low carb diets will make cauliflower a hot crop to watch in 2015.

December 04 , 2014