Peru: El Niño to hit hard in late December, says expert

The former head of Peru's Institute of the Sea says a reduction in ocean temperature doesn't mean El Niño is losing severity, but rather that it is delayed.

December 01 , 2015

NZ suspects imported frozen berries a link to Hep A cases

Hepatitis A cases may again be linked to imported frozen berries in Oceania, although this time in New Zealand.

November 30 , 2015

Russia to ban Turkish produce imports

Russia's restrictions on Turkish produce imports will likely come into place on Jan. 1.

November 30 , 2015

U.K.: Super-sized sprouts on sale at Morrisons

A mild fall in the U.K. this year means consumers will be able to buy Brussels sprouts larger than golf balls in the run up to Christmas.

November 30 , 2015

Virginia apples exported to India in new deal

An agreement between a major U.S. producer and I.G. International will see year-round supplies of Virginia apples in the Indian market.

November 30 , 2015

Thai grape imports up by a third

China's table grape exports to Thailand have surged so far this year, while Australia has overtaken the U.S. as the third-leading provider.

November 30 , 2015

Chile: Hortifrut's profits rise 15% during 2015

A berry company affiliated with Naturipe recorded profits of US$34 million during the first nine months of the year.

November 30 , 2015

NZ avocado industry optimistic despite sharp volume decline

A 40% drop in New Zealand's year-on-year avocado production volumes has many exporters predicting good returns this campaign.

November 30 , 2015

Spain: Valencia's citrus hectarage continues to shrink

Citrus growers in a key Spanish production region abandoned 3,136 hectares of groves this year due to falling profitability.

November 27 , 2015

Chile: Coquimbo declared fruit fly-free

After eight months of work and a US$1.3 million investment, a major Chilean agricultural region is now free of the Mediterranean fruit fly.

November 27 , 2015