Chile: Intense rains cut grape season short, says Fedefruta

Fedefruta says the weather event affected harvests of late table grapes and apples, and will mean more treatment is needed for kiwifruit.

April 19 , 2016

Indonesian trade group calls for more 'country of recognition' applications

Aseibssindo says the recent breakthrough with South Africa will bring savings of up to US$2,000 per container of fruit.

April 19 , 2016

India: IG International goes crazy for kiwifruit with new website launch

Indian fresh fruit importer IG International has launched a new website to bolster its kiwifruit strategy.

April 19 , 2016

Chile: ASOEX evaluates rain damages

Table grape producers were able to prepare in advance for the weather event, which has likely most affected the O'Higgins region.

April 18 , 2016

South Africa grants protection for Tango mandarin variety

After notching progress in an Australian case, the proponents of the seedless Tango mandarin have scored a decisive victory in South Africa.

April 18 , 2016

EU withdrawal scheme a double-edged sword for Polish apple growers

With a variety undesired by many overseas markets and local consumers getting it for free, Poland's apple sector crisis is deepening.

April 18 , 2016

NZ: Zespri precautionary kiwifruit hold continues

The marketer says lab tests have so far been inconclusive and it is still keeping selected lots out of the market.

April 18 , 2016

Chile gripped by floods

Rivers have overflown this weekend in the central region of Chile, the Southern Hemisphere's leading fruit-exporting nation.

April 17 , 2016

Canada: Nature's Touch recalls frozen fruit over Hep A concerns

A frozen organic berry and cherry blend product has been pulled from the shelves in Canada.

April 15 , 2016

Russia detains hundreds of tons of gray market fruit

Despite the added disincentive that intercepted illegal produce will be destroyed, traders are still trying to bring sanctioned fruit into Russia.

April 15 , 2016