State of the Market - Week 42, 2014

U.S. lemon exporters began their season in China, while South African supply declined during week 42.

October 22 , 2014

Peru's table grape production expected to rise 15.8% next year

2015 could be an excellent year for Peruvian table grape exporters, with high volumes and good international prices.

October 22 , 2014

Polish blueberry grower group fills Russian void with domestic market

With Russia off the cards, a Polish blueberry group has successfully rebranded itself for a market closer to home.

October 22 , 2014

European wine grape crop expected to fall 10%

Severe weather conditions in the EU this year could mean a lower availability of wine on the market.

October 21 , 2014

South African table grape volumes back on track

After a slip in table grape production during the last season, South Africa is now expecting a 4-7% increase.

October 21 , 2014

Mexico and California agree to improve agricultural collaboration

Mexican officials say they will work toward improving product traceability and creating a single-window system.

October 21 , 2014

Chile: 'a normal export season is still expected', says ASOEX

A report by the Chilean Fruit Exporters Association says while recent frosts may have caused damages of up to 80% in 'extreme cases', the 2014-15 export season will be an ordinary one.

October 21 , 2014

Australia: not enough time to switch from fenthion, says APAL

An Australian industry head says growers may end up leaving the sector as a result of the fenthion ban.

October 20 , 2014

Brazilian papaya exports much stronger than 2013

Revenue for Brazilian papaya exports has so far been 16% higher this year compared to 2013.

October 20 , 2014

Poland looks to UAE, China to offset upcoming apple losses

Union Owocowa's Jolanta Kazimierska says the toughest times are just around the corner for Poland's apple sector.

October 20 , 2014