Could Iran nuclear deal bring greater stability to the Middle Eastern fruit market?

While more steps need to be taken before Western sanctions on Iran can be lifted, last week's agreement is good news for produce exporters to the region.

July 21 , 2015

"State of calamity" emergency declared in Italian olive oil heartland

Funding of €11 million has been offered to growers in Italy as they battle Xylella fastidiosa, the 'olive ebola' that is also a threat to other fruit crops in Europe.

July 21 , 2015

Chile: Grower body estimates 194ha of vineyards affected by snow

Growers in northern Chile have requested support from banks, following yet another weather-related disaster in the area.

July 20 , 2015

U.S.: Chiquita's Fresh Express HQ to move to Florida

After announcing the closure of its North Carolina office earlier this year, Chiquita will be moving two of its key divisions to the Sunshine State.

July 17 , 2015

China: Typhoons cause delays for airfreight fruit imports

The last of a trio of severe typhoons is expected to intensify in the East China Sea either today or tomorrow.

July 16 , 2015

Number of imports breaching EU rules increased in 2014

Vietnamese dragon fruit and Peruvian table grapes are now subject to stricter border controls in the EU due to the 'possible presence' of pesticide residues.

July 16 , 2015

#pictureperfectplate garners "thousands" of submissions for Driscoll's contest

Berry-loving photographers have flocked to a Driscoll's social media competition focused on food art.

July 15 , 2015

Limoneira plans US$3.3M San Joaquin Valley orchard purchase

Californian citrus group Limoneira has announced its fourth major acquisition in the space of just over 12 months.

July 13 , 2015

NZ needs tougher grape import rules, says Mexican shipper

A Sonora-based exporter says the recent spider incursion mishap in New Zealand could boil down to the packing practices of the 'vast majority' of Mexican growers.