Countries

Doubts linger after brief Chilean port strike

Chile's cherry and blueberry industries have very different views on the effects of recent port strikes.
November 27 , 2014

NZ: Plant & Food Research to support pipfruit access to Asian markets

Pipfruit New Zealand says Asia-bound exports could represent half the total volumes by 2022 following new funding.
November 27 , 2014

U.S: new fumigation method allows for greater fruit volumes

Exporters whose fruit requires fumigation in the U.S. now have a much more practical solution on offer in Florida.
November 27 , 2014

Low rainfall lifts South African stonefruit quality, says Capespan

While the stonefruit export season is generally going well for Capespan, some key markets are said to be inexplicably 'flat'.
November 27 , 2014

Russia may include Switzerland in produce import embargo

A 400-fold increase in Swiss apple exports to Russia has sparked suspicions of smuggling to avoid a trade ban on EU produce.
November 26 , 2014

State of the Market - Week 47, 2014

The supply of blueberries from Argentina and Uruguay was dwindling in Asia during week 47.
November 26 , 2014

Business as usual for Chilean table grape exporters

With the Chilean table grape season just kicking off, one producer can't meet demand despite rising production.
November 26 , 2014

Gaza threatens Israel with sanctions after produce blockade

The Gaza Ministry of Agriculture has warned it will retaliate with sanctions if Israel continues to obstruct its fruit and vegetable trade.
November 26 , 2014

Spain: Pomegranate growers team up with La Liga club

Spanish pomegranate growers will team up with the Elche soccer team to promote their fruit at home and abroad.
November 26 , 2014

U.S. research teams make advances in phytophthora studies

New Jersey scientists find that 'silvering' in bell peppers is negatively correlated with the epidemic phytophthora disease.
November 25 , 2014