Countries

Peruvian grape volume grows across new and old markets

Peruvian grape exports continue to show strong growth, most notably in China.
March 24 , 2014

NZ: Zespri expects China kiwifruit growth this season

Zespri is on the cusp of signing a new importer in China, where executive Simon Limmer looks at the season ahead.
March 24 , 2014

Fruit volumes dry up under Brazilian drought

A dry start to the year has reduced volumes for several top fruit categories in Brazil.
March 24 , 2014

Chile: CSAV shareholders show approval for Hapag-Lloyd merger

Two of the world's leading shipping lines are one step closer to a game-changing partnership.
March 21 , 2014

Italy: Asia-bound kiwifruit exports skyrocket for Apofruit

A new gold-fleshed kiwifruit variety has propped up exports for an Italian shipper this year.
March 21 , 2014

U.S.: Albertsons-Safeway merger in the spotlight

Retail experts look at how a combined Albertsons-Safeway operation will take on supermarket giant Kroger.
March 21 , 2014

Pink Lady tops apple preferences for French kids

Pink Lady Europe is utilizing a recent French study to bolster a new set of promotional materials for the continent.
March 21 , 2014

U.S.: organic pome fruit growers may stay the course, but at a cost

New organic standards may not scare away most apple and pear growers, but new treatments could prove costly.
March 21 , 2014

NZ: Thompson, Bayly claim kiwifruit duopoly export leak "misrepresentative"

A former Zespri director and an NZ fruit trader are looking to build a new kiwifruit export structure for China.
March 20 , 2014

U.S.: Georgia court overrules Vidalia sweet onion shipping date

A Georgia Department of Agriculture move to set an earliest date for Vidalia onion shipments has been invalidated.
March 20 , 2014