China: Zespri becomes importer of record

New Zealand kiwifruit marketer Zespri is set to sell six million more trays this season in China, where it has changed its import model and plans to open three new offices.

April 21 , 2016

One third of Chile's walnut crop "severely damaged" from rain

Chilean walnut growers are hopeful the rains forecast for this weekend are of a lower intensity than the event that hit the country a few days ago.

April 21 , 2016

European grape season signals new deals for packhouse experts

Packhouse productivity specialist Marco is gearing up for a busy period as it prepares for the kick-off of the European grape season.

April 21 , 2016

South Africa: Citrogold takes Tango mandarin decision to court

Even though rights have been awarded for the Tango variety, proponents of its parent fruit have urged growers not to jump to conclusions.

April 21 , 2016

Australia: Freshmax prepares the ground for Sumo mandarin campaign

As trees mature, the Australian citrus market will have to wrestle with more Sumo mandarin volumes in 2016.

April 21 , 2016

China: Industry players form fruit importer association

A group of traders based out of Shanghai's Huizhan wholesale market have formed the country's first fruit importer association.

April 21 , 2016

Tesco teams up with Kenyan bean farmers to trim food waste

By doing away with overly strict specifications for the length of fine beans, Tesco expects to save significant amounts of food waste.

April 20 , 2016

Denmark: Army of ants safeguard apple and pear orchards

Organic pome fruit farms in Denmark have a new arsenal to combat winter moths that are known to ravage harvests.

April 20 , 2016

Indonesia: Argentina gains country of recognition status

Shortly after South Africa received a boost from Indonesia, Argentina will also now have better conditions for sending its fruit to the Southeast Asian country.

April 20 , 2016

State of the Market - Week 15, 2016

Apple markets were slow in Europe and Asia for imported Southern Hemisphere supply during week 15.

April 20 , 2016