Could Chinese entry revitalize Argentina's table grape sector?

Argentina's table grape sector is on the hunt for customers in China, while the sector also aims to regain its export footing in Brazil.

July 14 , 2016

Australia: Hort Innovation to launch pollination research investment fund

CEO John Lloyd says it is crucial to explore and strengthen alternative pollinators through the fund.

July 14 , 2016

"Varieties are created by nature", said Opal apple breeder

Dr. Jaroslav Tupý passed away recently, but his legacy continues in the golden, sweet Opal apple.

July 14 , 2016

India: Maharashtra govt gives assurances amid produce trader strikes

The strike was called by traders and commission agents in protest against recent changes in the Agricultural Produce Marketing Committee Act.

July 14 , 2016

Peru: Camposol sends its first mandarin shipment to the U.S.

The milestone marks part of an aggressive growth strategy involving plans to plant 600 hectares of easy peelers by 2018.

July 13 , 2016

Peruvian asparagus exporter eyes gourmet U.K. market

The U.S. has historically been the mainstay market for Peruvian asparagus exports, but shipper Ricardo Medina hopes to make more impact across the Atlantic in Britain.

July 13 , 2016

Dutch greenhouse consortium harnesses geothermal energy

A Dutch greenhouse grower hopes the use of a renewable energy source will not only provide savings in the future but will make his business more sustainable.

July 13 , 2016

Russia places fruit import bans on more countries

Rosselkhoznadzor has temporarily banned certain stonefruit items from two countries that haven't historically had much of an export presence in Russia.

July 13 , 2016

State of the Market - Week 27, 2016

South African oranges saw similar opening prices in the U.S. market compared to the 2015 season.

July 13 , 2016

U.S.: FUJ ramps up pressure ahead of Sakuma union negotiation

Relations between Sakuma and a union wanting to represent its workers are not off to the best start in the wake of a breakthrough announcement.

July 12 , 2016