NZ: Zespri considers Chinese kiwifruit production partnerships

Zespri's Matt Crawford discusses production possibilities in China and a red kiwifruit variety trialled in Singapore.

December 15 , 2014

Peruvian strawberry exports climb in 2014

Peru has witnessed solid growth for its frozen strawberry industry this year, with buoyant demand in the U.S. and Canada.

December 15 , 2014

Opinion: Melbourne wholesale apple price trends - what do they tell us?

Charley Xia explores how understanding historic price data could help growers improve returns.

December 15 , 2014

Watermelon sourced from the Canary Islands boosts supply for Hillfresh

The first batches of Canary Islands watermelons have arrived in the Netherlands in a new Ramafrut-Hillfresh deal.

December 12 , 2014

China intercepts fungus in Chilean blueberry shipment

Chilean blueberry exporters will need to be on the lookout for stem canker in their packing lines.

December 12 , 2014

Texas citrus mite encroaches further in Spanish fields

AVA-ASAJA has raised alarm about the "disturbing" spread of Texas Citrus Mite in Spanish orchards.

December 12 , 2014

Competitors unconcerned by Chinese access for South African apples

Chilean and New Zealand apple exporters say varietal selection is key in the demanding Chinese market.

December 12 , 2014

Locus Traxx appoints operational heads in Italy, Spain

As part of its growth strategy, produce technology group Locus Traxx will forge a more direct presence in two key EU countries.

December 12 , 2014

Advertorial: Subsole creates 'Taste Index' to incentivize its growers

Exporter Subsole says it can achieve a higher kiwifruit quality using a new system that rewards its producers.

December 11 , 2014

Chilean table grape export volume to rise 16%, says Decofrut

A Chilean fruit industry consultant has released a slightly more optimistic grape export forecast.

December 11 , 2014