State of the Market - Week 51, 2014

The first Chilean table grapes of the season hit the U.S. market during week 51.

December 24 , 2014

Chile: fig exporters' perpetual fight to get their produce to market

Figs' very short shelf life means Chilean shippers face a unique set of challenges compared to many Northern Hemisphere producers.

December 24 , 2014

Kalettes 'slow to take off' in U.S. despite widespread interest

A U.S. Kalette producer says it has been hard to work out the best growing methods for the new product.

December 24 , 2014

U.K.: Supermarkets support English apple growers through higher prices

Although prices are still depressed, British supermarkets have helped to relieve the 'tough times' the English apple industry is going through as a result of the Russian ban.

December 24 , 2014

Spain: AVA-ASAJA laments rough year for Valencian agriculture

The agricultural year of 2014 has been described as an 'unmitigated disaster' for Valencian growers.

December 23 , 2014

Olmos: Inside northern Peru’s gigantic precedent for large-scale irrigation

A grape and blueberry grower says Peru's Olmos Irrigation Project is like an easy-access "agricultural condominium".

December 23 , 2014

Crimson Seedless grape harvest to start in South Africa

Thompson Seedless harvests are wrapping up in early-growing northern parts of South Africa but red varieties are still going strong.

December 23 , 2014

Design released for US$3M South Australian sterile fruit fly facility

South Australia has moved one step closer to building a landmark facility designed to fight Queensland fruit fly.

December 23 , 2014

Two new peach varieties released in Argentina

Buenos Aires peach growers will now have access to two early season varieties with good coloring and texture.

December 23 , 2014

Former Zespri employee files charges against company

An ex-Zespri manager incarcerated China is sueing the marketer under the Employment Relations Authority.

December 22 , 2014