Countries
Editorial: Turkey's produce trade with Russia in numbers
Russia bought around half of Turkey's vegetable exports and more than a third of its fruit shipments last year. With the market set to be closed on Jan. 1, all that volume will either need to find new markets or rot on trees.
December 01 , 2015
Australia: Woolworths to give free fruit to children
After a successful pilot program in South Australia, Woolworths is taking the 'Free Fruit for Kids' scheme national.
December 01 , 2015
Peru: El Niño to hit hard in late December, says expert
The former head of Peru's Institute of the Sea says a reduction in ocean temperature doesn't mean El Niño is losing severity, but rather that it is delayed.
December 01 , 2015
NZ suspects imported frozen berries a link to Hep A cases
Hepatitis A cases may again be linked to imported frozen berries in Oceania, although this time in New Zealand.
November 30 , 2015
Russia to ban Turkish produce imports
Russia's restrictions on Turkish produce imports will likely come into place on Jan. 1.
November 30 , 2015
U.K.: Super-sized sprouts on sale at Morrisons
A mild fall in the U.K. this year means consumers will be able to buy Brussels sprouts larger than golf balls in the run up to Christmas.
November 30 , 2015
Thai grape imports up by a third
China's table grape exports to Thailand have surged so far this year, while Australia has overtaken the U.S. as the third-leading provider.
November 30 , 2015
Chile: Hortifrut's profits rise 15% during 2015
A berry company affiliated with Naturipe recorded profits of US$34 million during the first nine months of the year.
November 30 , 2015
NZ avocado industry optimistic despite sharp volume decline
A 40% drop in New Zealand's year-on-year avocado production volumes has many exporters predicting good returns this campaign.
November 30 , 2015
Spain: Valencia's citrus hectarage continues to shrink
Citrus growers in a key Spanish production region abandoned 3,136 hectares of groves this year due to falling profitability.
November 27 , 2015
