Boycott fails to dampen Israel’s expectations

While some supermarkets are unwilling to buy produce from Israeli-occupied territories, the country's fruit and vegetable sector has proven resilient throughout the recent Gaza crisis.

October 03 , 2014

Advertorial: Chilean avocado growers discover new Gem™

Westfalia and Subsole are hoping to take the Chilean avocado sector by storm with the Gem™ variety.

October 03 , 2014

NZKGI, Zespri slam 'The Kiwifruit Claim' against govt

Citing a lack of transparency, New Zealand kiwifruit industry leaders have criticized a claim against the government.

October 03 , 2014

China may become world macadamia nut leader

While production challenges abound, China's macadamia industry now has as many trees in the ground as Australia.

October 03 , 2014

UN calls out Thai fruit companies over forced labor claims

A UN working group has called attention to allegations over forced labor at two Thai fruit processors.

October 02 , 2014

Second round of Argentine port strikes called off

Despite some port delays in Argentina last month due to strikes, the blueberry industry says damages weren't severe.

October 02 , 2014

Organic Italian kiwifruit hit U.S. shores

Viva Tierra Organic has embarked on its second Italian kiwifruit import season.

October 02 , 2014

Disney to take the Mickey to Chinese grape consumers

A Chinese partner will soon start selling Disney-branded grapes sourced from Dayka & Hackett in the U.S.

October 02 , 2014

Australia: Tasmanian taskforce aims to double produce sales by 2020

A new Tasmanian horticultural reform scheme aims to make progress where previous plans fell flat.

October 02 , 2014

State of the Market - Week 39, 2014

The variable condition of Californian Hass avocados contributed to lower U.S. West Coast prices in week 39.

October 01 , 2014