German apple grower eyes Chinese, South Korean market openings

BayWa CEO Klaus Lutz says it is "ridiculous" that the EU does not have harmonized market access processes for fruit exporters in destination markets.

February 23 , 2015

NZ kiwifruit season to be 'about 25% bigger', says EastPack

EastPack's CEO says he's 'pretty optimistic' about the season amid strong industry recovery from Psa.

February 23 , 2015

NZ: Late harvest 'not much of a disadvantage this year', says Mr Apple

A major New Zealand apple exporter says a colder February has led to 'exceptional' fruit color.

February 23 , 2015

U.S. West Coast port workers reach tentative deal

An end to the debilitating U.S. West Coast port dispute may be in sight after the PMA and the ILWU agreed to a new contract.

February 21 , 2015

Solar-powered produce dehydrator developed in Chile

The creator of a dehydrator that uses renewable energy says it protects produce quality.

February 20 , 2015

Argentina: Rio Negro report paints bleak economic picture for fruit growers

Pome fruit growers in Rio Negro will suffer from falling market prices and rising costs this season.

February 20 , 2015

'Biological and macroeconomic factors' to complicate Argentine lemon season

Argentina's lemon volumes are recovering from last season, but are still 15-20% off 'normal' levels.

February 20 , 2015

Q&A: Total Produce on the changing dynamics of European produce markets

The head of Europe's largest fresh produce distributor says a prolonged Russian import ban would lead to structural changes, but is upbeat about prospects for berries, organics and exotics in Mediterranean markets.

February 20 , 2015

Moroccan citrus exports boosted to North America

Morocco has so far this season shipped 5% more citrus to North America than the EU.

February 20 , 2015

U.S.: Sunkist grower payments up by a quarter in 2014

Revenue surpassed US$1 billion for the largest citrus shipper in the U.S. last year, bolstered by a new partnerships in India and Brazil.

February 19 , 2015