Chile: New jumbo raspberries launched for warmer climates

The three varieties have been grown successfully in Spain and Mexico and are said to produce double the yields of the traditional Heritage cultivar.

January 31 , 2019

Chile and U.K. sign trade continuity agreement as Brexit date approaches

The deal is described as a "safeguard" for Chilean exporters and mimics the conditions of the trade deal it currently has with the European Union.

January 30 , 2019

Australia: Fewer strawberries planted in Perth following needle crisis

“After the losses last year many growers simply won’t have the funds to plant their normal-sized crops, so plantings will be substantially down.”

January 30 , 2019

Australia grants market access to South Korean Kyoho grapes

The black seeded grapes, which are normally larger than typical breeds, can now be shipped Australia as well as the Campbell Early type.

January 30 , 2019

Chilean fruit reps defend country's food safety credentials in wake of U.S. recall

A joint declaration said the recent recall over Listeria concerns was a "isolated case", highlighting that there was no risk to consumers.

January 30 , 2019

Chile's Copefrut joins Italian fruit consortium Origine Group

Alessandro Zampagna, managing director of Origine Group, said the new Chilean member would help build a 12-month supply of kiwifruit to ship to global markets.

January 30 , 2019

Dole completes sale of Nordic salad business

The sale of Saba Fresh Cuts AB was a condition of the European Commission’s approval of the acquisition by Total Produce of a 45% equity stake in Dole in July 2018.

January 29 , 2019

"Significant movement" in U.S.-China talks as two sides prepare to meet

Talks scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday in Washington D.C. will include a meeting between Chinese Vice Premier Liu He and U.S. President Donald Trump.

January 29 , 2019

U.S.: Chilean stonefruit recalled over Listeria fears

New York-based fruit distributor Jac. Vandenberg has issued a recall of thousands of cartons of Chilean peaches, nectarines and plums, which were distributed in 18 states.

January 28 , 2019

Greenyard: "Early signs of recovery reversed" in late 2018

The multinational has reduced its profit forecast for the 2018-19 financial year following a challenging November and December related partly to a "competitive retail landscape".

January 28 , 2019