Chilean cherry prices in China 'significantly' lower than previous season

Some arrivals of Chilean cherries in China will not be opened for a few weeks when demand is due to increase.

February 02 , 2015

Capespan to step up South African topfruit production

Capespan aims to bring its total South African pome fruit production land to 630 hectares in three years.

January 30 , 2015

Indonesia joins Asian neighbors in California apple import ban

Citing uncertainty around possible listeria outbreaks due to regional trade, the Indonesian Government has banned certain U.S. apples from the market.

January 27 , 2015

New CEO for Sun World

With a new CEO at the helm, Sun World will progress in its California grape planting program and will be pulling out of some crops.

January 27 , 2015

U.S.: Listeria apple media claims in Asia "outlandish", says Powers

A Northwest Horticultural Council representative says a 'very difficult situation' has arisen from inaccurate reports in Asia-Pacific countries about the recall of some U.S. apples.

January 27 , 2015

First Mexican blackberries and raspberries arrive in China

Both Driscoll's and Naturipe have capitalized on China's recent opening for Mexican berries.

January 26 , 2015

Australia: Costa Group closes two grape farms

A Costa representative cited a 'changed industry and market conditions' as one reason why the company has decided to reduce its 'grape farming footprint'.

January 26 , 2015

Chinese authorities launch fresh investigation into fruit imports

At least one major Chinese fruit importer has had staff summoned by authorities as part of an investigation into a customs broker.

January 22 , 2015

U.S.: Chiquita puts price tag on Charlotte exit

Severance payments, relocation costs and incentive refunds are set to tally up to tens of millions of dollars for Chiquita Brands as part of its move out of Charlotte.

January 22 , 2015

'The ball is in the West's court' to solve food import ban, says Russian minister

The ruble may be on the mend and diplomats are hopeful for a Russia-EU agricultural trade resolution, but challenges still remain.

January 21 , 2015