Zespri: organic fruit's time is yet to come in China

A Zespri representative sheds light on the niche organic fruit sector in China.

September 09 , 2014

Spanish stonefruit set for Chinese splash in 2015

An earlier season could give Spanish stonefruit exporters an edge in China once the market opens up.

September 09 , 2014

Copa Cogeca urges citrus inclusion in EU emergency withdrawal measures

After Friday's EC meeting in Brussels, cooperative group Copa Cogeca is calling for greater support in the wake of Russia's produce import ban, encompassing grower measures and school food schemes.

September 09 , 2014

Chile can become a 'strategic partner' to China as walnut supplier

Protocols have been signed between Chile and China to allow shelled walnut imports.

September 09 , 2014

North Korean blueberry producers enjoy bountiful harvest

Prices for North Korean blueberries that are juiced and sold to China have increased by around 50%.

September 09 , 2014

U.S.: Chiquita bends to takeover possibility

Fyffes has given Chiquita a waiver allowing Chiquita to engage in discussions with its Brazilian suitors.

September 08 , 2014

South Africa suspends certain EU-bound citrus exports

A U.K industry body says the suspension of some citrus exports from South Africa to Europe will cause 'major issues' for the British market.

September 08 , 2014

EU heads talk extra measures in Russian ban response

EU officials held an in-depth press conference last week about Russia's food import embargo.

September 08 , 2014

Canada: researchers begin farm trials for better sweet potato varieties

Progress has been made in developing sweet potato varieties more suited to Canada's cool climate.

September 08 , 2014

'Breakthrough' made in Chile's path to opening cherry exports to South Korea

Following a successful meeting, the first cherry shipment from Chile to South Korea looks like it will be next season.

September 08 , 2014