Spain: Robust grapefruit, lemon campaign despite crop reductions

Spain has taken an advantageous position in Europe thanks to lower crops from competing countries.

May 31 , 2016

U.S.: Freeze-dried fruit and the fight against food waste

Homegrown Organic Farms has seen sales skyrocket for premium freeze-dried fruits, while more of the fresh crop is also finding a market through increased demand for imperfect produce.

May 31 , 2016

Chilean fruit leader looks to NZ, Australia for ag labor inspiration

Fedefruta's president wants Chile to emulate the seasonal worker legislations of two competing countries on the other side of the Pacific Ocean.

May 31 , 2016

NZ: T&G opens new North American office

The move is part of T&G's plan to expand its U.S. apple program significantly over the next six years.

May 30 , 2016

Belgium: BelOrta’s berry evolution gathers pace with gooseberries

The Xenia variety is available slightly earlier than initially expected.

May 30 , 2016

Thailand moves up the ranks in NZ apple export markets

The Thai appetite for imported apples is on the rise, jumping 60% in the first four months of 2016.

May 30 , 2016

Sweet citrus export uptick on the cards for Argentina

The Argentine citrus industry is hopeful for a better year in oranges and easy peelers.

May 30 , 2016

‘Best start in four or five years’ for Mexican grapes

A short Chilean season left the market relatively empty for the first table grapes from Mexico, and prices are expected to remain high through June.

May 30 , 2016

EU partially relaxes citrus black spot rules for South Africa

One of the most significant relaxations concerns the CBS interception threshold of five.

May 27 , 2016

Avocado traders look forward to new origin for U.S. market

U.S. traders and Jalisco growers have responded to the much anticipated news about U.S. avocado access.

May 27 , 2016