French apple grower buoyant about long-lasting supply

Midway through the Blue Whale apple export campaign, supply and quality are looking positive with expectations for late varieties to last until the end of May.

March 15 , 2016

Australia: Strong showing for Queensland produce at Gulfood in Dubai

Avocado and plum growers were amongst the Queensland delegation that garnered attention at this year's Gulfood in the UAE.

March 14 , 2016

"China has not banned gold or green kiwifruit", says NZKGI

Amidst confusion in the industry, the country's grower body has emphasized there is nothing to worry about.

March 14 , 2016

Chinese suspension comes in "vintage" year for NZ kiwiberries

It is possible that much of the volume that would have gone to China will be destined for Australia, as well as other markets like Singapore, Hong Kong and the U.S.

March 14 , 2016

NZ industry takes issue with Australian produce export 'subsidies'

Two New Zealand industry leaders claim Australia is in breach of its WTO obligations by allegedly subsidizing Tasmanian freight for export.

March 14 , 2016

Australia: Chinese buyer influx may drive up grape prices, says Royal Fresh exec

Royal Fresh CEO David Yang talks about the effects of cashed-up Chinese importers coming to Mildura.

March 14 , 2016

China: High demand gives rise to greenhouse cherries

Greenhouse growers from the Chinese northern city of Dalian have benefited from a gap in cherry market supply.

March 14 , 2016

U.K.: Tesco launches food waste reduction initiative

Tesco has announced the nationwide rollout of an initiative designed to dramatically reduce the amount of food that goes to waste.

March 14 , 2016

U.S.: Western Growers donates US$1M to bolster food safety research

The latest addition puts Center for Produce Safety donations above the US$10 million mark.

March 14 , 2016

Chile: Small growers to export locally-developed fair trade grapes

A table grape variety developed by Chile's INIA has been packed for export as fair trade produce for the British market.

March 11 , 2016