Chile: ASOEX inks MoU with China Eastern Airlines

Cherries and blueberries are to be the focus of a new deal that will see improved airfreight logistics and promotion to the airline's passengers.

October 21 , 2016

Spanish avocado industry set for sharp production rise

The head of Asaja Málaga says Spain may produce around 60,000MT this campaign, far higher than the previous years.

October 21 , 2016

Peru: Golden berry opportunities limited by perishability, says grower

A grower says that until there are regular airfreight services from a closer airport to his farm, fresh physalis cannot be exported.

October 21 , 2016

Ecuador discovers two insects to aid fight against pests

In what is being hailed as a 'fundamental step' toward boosting biological controls, Ecuador has found an insect that can control Asian citrus psyllid populations.

October 21 , 2016

South Africa forecasts modest rise in stonefruit exports

Hortgro says it is expecting a 'normal' export season despite concerns over a cooler spring and prolonged drought conditions.

October 20 , 2016

Indian grape industry expects to benefit from Chilean production decline

The All Indian Grape Exporters Association reportedly believes industry shipments will surpass the previous record of 192,000MT this year.

October 20 , 2016

Italy: Agricola Gloria trials Costa Rican pineapple imports

Giulio Magrini says Italy is not the best market for importing exotic fruit, but pineapples are an exception.

October 20 , 2016

EU late summer lemon prices halved as importers 'panicked', says Zeghers

The head of a Belgian importer says Dutch companies are responsible for the dramatic fall of EU lemon prices in late August and early September.

October 20 , 2016

Canada: Vineland aims to launch seedless grape varieties in 2018

A major Canadian research center is hoping to boost local growers' marketing window with new varieties brought in from the U.S. two years ago.

October 20 , 2016

New Aussie products take avocado value-adding to new level

The Fresh Produce Alliance's new Avovita and Born Pure lines show high pressure processing (HPP) can be used for a lot more than just juice and guacamole.

October 19 , 2016