Chile: 'a normal export season is still expected', says ASOEX

A report by the Chilean Fruit Exporters Association says while recent frosts may have caused damages of up to 80% in 'extreme cases', the 2014-15 export season will be an ordinary one.

October 21 , 2014

ISS makes U-turn on ChiquitaFyffes recommendation

In an unexpected change of tune, a major advisory body is now opposing a takeover of Chiquita.

October 21 , 2014

Australia: not enough time to switch from fenthion, says APAL

An Australian industry head says growers may end up leaving the sector as a result of the fenthion ban.

October 20 , 2014

Brazilian papaya exports much stronger than 2013

Revenue for Brazilian papaya exports has so far been 16% higher this year compared to 2013.

October 20 , 2014

Handheld citrus greening detection device requires 'cultural change'

A Brazilian professor says farmers using his HLB-detection machine could control the disease 'within three years'.

October 20 , 2014

Poland looks to UAE, China to offset upcoming apple losses

Union Owocowa's Jolanta Kazimierska says the toughest times are just around the corner for Poland's apple sector.

October 20 , 2014

Taiwan, Colombia seek bilateral market access for exotic fruits

Following the U.S., Australia and Chile, Taiwan has set its sights on Colombia as a new fresh litchi export market.

October 20 , 2014

Chilean frosts 'nothing like last year', say industry leaders

Chilean fruit industry representatives say it could be 15 days yet before a full estimate of recent frost damages can be given.

October 18 , 2014

South Africa may hit stonefruit export record in 2014-15

While some South African stonefruit export volumes will be 10-15% higher year-on-year, oversupply issues are lingering in one of the country's key markets.

October 18 , 2014

Chile: frosts may lead to varied situation for blueberry exports, says CBC

The Chilean Blueberry Committee says export reductions could be between 0-15% for different companies this season.

October 17 , 2014