State of the Market - Week 37, 2016

Year-on-yera prices of Chilean avocados were up a third in the European market in week 37.

September 21 , 2016

China: Qifeng starts red kiwifruit exports to Malaysia

A common talking point at Asia Fruit Logistica in Hong Kong was the rise of Chinese brands in a market where foreign companies dominate when it comes to price premiums.

September 21 , 2016

U.S. seed group urges caution over industry mergers

As several major companies agree to mergers, a head of the U.S. seed industry has urged authorities to ensure competition will not be stifled.

September 21 , 2016

Andy Hall found guilty by Thai court

After more than 3.5 years of legal battles, Andy Hall has been found guilty of defamation over his investigation into alleged human rights abuses at Thai pineapple processor Natural Fruit Company.

September 20 , 2016

U.S. researchers use charged additives to reduce pesticide runoff

A team from MIT have developed a way of making pesticide spray droplets far less bouncy by adding oppositely-charged substances to the liquid.

September 20 , 2016

Chile to have 'first serious' avocado season in China

Chile's avocado promotions in China last season may have been few and far between, but this year the industry is stepping up its game.

September 20 , 2016

India: INI Farms' new branding targets children's health, food safety

The food safety standards taken for granted in the West are not as common in India, but INI Farms hopes to change that.

September 20 , 2016

Colombia: Ocati pushes for year-round exotic fruit supply

From pitahayas to organic granadillas, Ocati had a colorful display of fruit from Colombia, Ecuador and Peru at Asia Fruit Logistica.

September 20 , 2016

China still "on track" to be Zespri's biggest market despite trade disruption

Zespri's Simon Limmer says Japan and China and running 'neck and neck' in terms of volume this year, following a temporary suspension of shipments to the latter.

September 20 , 2016

From farm to cafe: Thai grower takes coconut craze to new heights

There are few products with as much foodie currency as coconuts right now, but the challenge is serving fruit that doesn't require a machete to open.

September 16 , 2016