U.S.: papayas parked in growth spot with trailer cooling

An improvised storage solution has triggered growth in American Airlines' Brazilian papaya freight business, while new routes have also opened up unexpected opportunities elsewhere.

May 05 , 2014

South Africa set for citrus variety export shift in 2014

South African citrus export volumes should remain stable this year, but with changes to the variety make-up.

April 30 , 2014

Bananas bring profit and uncertainty to Fresh Del Monte in Q1

Fresh Del Monte has reported strong earnings, but also expressed concern over Panama Disease Tropical Race 4 and Ecuador's illicit drug trade.

April 30 , 2014

Campaigner for Indian mangoes heads to U.K. Parliament

Monica Bhandari questions why Indian mangoes can't be subjected to heat treatment instead of an outright EU ban.

April 29 , 2014

Authorities make progress for Colombian avocado access in the U.S.

APHIS has identified three quarantine pests Colombia needs to address to gain Hass avocado access to the U.S.

April 29 , 2014

U.S.: citrus groves dry up under California drought

California's citrus industry has demanded its fair share of water resources to keep growers in production.

April 29 , 2014

Lemons to drag down Southern Hemisphere citrus production in 2014

Southern Hemisphere lemon exports are expected to fall this year, contrasted by a rise in easy peelers and a fairly stable situation for orange volume.

April 25 , 2014

New Zealand apple trade resumes in China

New Zealand and Chinese authorities have come to an agreement to continue apple shipments.

April 24 , 2014

Copa-Cogeca calls for immediate action on South African citrus

European co-operative Copa-Cogeca has called on the EU to enforce black spot restrictions against South Africa.

April 24 , 2014

Fresh Fruit Portal forms alliance with Decofrut

Fresh Fruit Portal will now be publishing weekly 'State of the Market' reports in conjunction with Decofrut.

April 23 , 2014