Countries

U.S.: APHIS proposes to allow additional Korean orange imports

Two Korean orange hybrids could soon be eligible for U.S. import if APHIS's proposal goes through.
July 30 , 2014

It's too early to speculate on Russian ban of EU fruit, says Koziy

RK Marketing's Irina Koziy gives her two kopeks on talk that Russia may ban fresh fruit imports from some European countries.
July 29 , 2014

Favorable exchange rates raise Del Monte results in Q2

Bananas, pineapples, tomatoes and melons were some of Del Monte's strongest performing products in the second quarter.
July 29 , 2014

Chile: cherry prices go sky high in record year for growers

Chilean cherries prices shot up this year but not all growers received the full benefit of the increase.
July 29 , 2014

First Aussie seafreight apples to China 'couldn't have gone better'

An Australian apple grower looks to 'broaden' China-bound exports after the first sea shipment was 'a big success'.
July 29 , 2014

European banana growers respond to Ecuador-EU trade deal

European banana growers will likely seek extra funding support to cope with stronger competition from Ecuador once its tariffs are cut.
July 29 , 2014

India: Bollywood star officially becomes Maharashtra fruit ambassador

One of the most recognizable faces in Indian cinema is now officially a representative of the country's leading fruit-growing state.
July 28 , 2014

Ecuadorian banana grower group reveals likely tariff reduction structure

Ecuador's EU banana tariff will be very nearly on par with Colombia and Central America from 2016 onwards.
July 28 , 2014

U.S. grower cites new 'phenomenon' for pomegranate production

Large Californian pomegranates will be tight this year in a 'uniquely' early season for the industry.
July 28 , 2014

Fruit company hopes to 'create Malta's Chiquita'

A Maltese fruit importer hopes to change the country's market dynamics with a banana brand people trust.
July 28 , 2014