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

Turkish apricots hit by bad weather

The full effects of unusual frosts are yet to be seen in the world's leading apricot region, as well as impacts on other crops like grapes, peaches and walnuts.

April 22 , 2014

Ecuador: pioneering fairtrade banana co-op loses stream

ASOGUABO president Fabiola Ramón says new supermarket trends are making it harder to sell fairtrade bananas.

April 22 , 2014

Collaboration key to contain Panama Disease comeback

In the fight against Panama Disease Tropical Race 4, Gianluca Gondolini of the World Banana Forum reminds traders that prevention is better than cure.

April 21 , 2014

India: govt cold storage scheme to boost Maharashtra produce industry

The Maharashtra State Agricultural Marketing Board explains a new program to build four cold storage centers.

April 21 , 2014

India: IG International set for record Chilean apple imports

From apple scarcity to a flood of Iranian kiwifruit, IG International's Tarun Arora explains Indian market trends, along with a few export ventures.

April 14 , 2014

Challenging times ahead for Russian retail market

Russia may be on track to becoming the most expensive country in the region for fresh food, said one local retailer.