Chilean cherry exports to spike as mid-season varieties enter the mix

Chilean cherries saw a strong performance during China's Singles' Day, becoming Fruta Cloud's highest-grossing fresh produce item.

November 17 , 2016

Chile: Atacama table grape volumes edge closer to pre-flood levels

Lingering Californian stocks and the production of new varieties are two factors set to affect northern Chile’s table grape season.

November 16 , 2016

Could Peru negotiate FTAs with Australia, NZ?

The option has been highlighted ahead of the APEC Summit in Lima in case TPP negotiations are stalled.

November 16 , 2016

IP grape varieties make headway for Fruitico in Western Australia

The entry of Californian grapes three years ago has forced Western Australia's hand, with groups like Fruitico moving into better tasting, higher yielding varieties.

November 16 , 2016

New Zealand fruit crops unscathed by earthquake

Representatives of the country's apple, kiwifruit and avocado industries say growers appear to have escaped any damage.

November 16 , 2016

India: INI Farms gives away free fruit on Children's Day

INI Farms collaborated with retailer Star Bazaar as a launch for a child-oriented campaign in Mumbai, Pune and Bengaluru.

November 16 , 2016

State of the Market - Week 45, 2016

Quality problems with Southern Hemisphere blueberries in the U.S. resulted in low demand and lower prices in week 45.

November 16 , 2016

Rabobank: Trump policy could tighten U.S. farmer margins

Leading experts give their view on the potential pros and cons for the U.S. agricultural sector in the wake of the presidential election.

November 16 , 2016

Australia: Hail slams fruit crops in 'mini tornado'

"It's like a machine harvester has gone through it and just shaken everything off," one grape grower told the ABC.

November 15 , 2016

South Africa propagating cherry rootstocks to triple production

The head of the SA Cherry Growers' Association has described this current season as 'one to forget'.

November 15 , 2016