Ireland dragging heels on fairtrade bananas, new report claims

While Irish retailers have been slow on the uptake of fairtrade bananas, two stores recently committed to stock 100% fairtrade pears.

February 26 , 2015

Australia: Frozen berries were source of growth for Patties Foods in 2014

The company that recalled its berry products due to a recent health scare recorded strong results for its fruit brand last year.

February 25 , 2015

NZ: T&G profit falls short of expectations for 2014

New Zealand-based produce company Turners & Growers did not quite achieve the 10-20% profit rise for 2014 that its board had forecast on Jan. 21.

February 25 , 2015

EU School Fruit Scheme under threat

Freshfel has urged the European Commission not to put 'better regulation' ahead of children's health.

February 25 , 2015

State of the Market - Week 8, 2015

Large Red Globe volumes from South Africa pushed prices down in Europe in week 8.

February 25 , 2015

Russian ruble devaluation hits pome fruit exporters in Argentina, Chile

Even though Russia cut off a large chunk of its apple supply last year with the import ban, South American shippers say the country is largely unable to pay good enough prices for their fruit.

February 25 , 2015

Aussie grower expects "balanced" citrus crop for 2015

"I’d prefer an average volume crop of good size to a massive crop of small fruit," says Seven Fields' Brett Jackson.

February 25 , 2015

China: AQSIQ puts U.S. citrus industry on notice

China's quarantine branches have been put on high alert for citrus imports from all U.S. growing regions.

February 25 , 2015

Argentina: San Miguel anticipates 'loss in competitiveness' this season

San Miguel aims to overcome complex challenges outside of its control for the processed and fresh citrus sectors.

February 25 , 2015

Australia: Reid Fruits fights for IP rights in China

An Australian cherry shipper is taking steps to tackle the counterfeiting of its brand in Asia.

February 25 , 2015