Countries

China: excess fruit demand drives Joyvio's global sourcing push

Liu Chuanzhi and Chen Shaopeng talk about fruit investment opportunities in Chile, Australia and the U.S.
December 10 , 2013

U.S.: Paramount Citrus ups the ante in citrus marketing

Paramount Citrus has received strong responses to its Wonderful Halos mandarin campaign which it claims is unprecedented for the category.
December 09 , 2013

EU urged to promote fruit and vegetable consumption

With fruit and vegetable consumption declining in Europe, policy makers have been called up to change nutrition policy.
December 09 , 2013

Colombia enjoys strong growth in pineapple sector

Colombia's pineapple sector has far surpassed the crop's global growth rate in recent years.
December 09 , 2013

Japan hopes for higher volume of Florida grapefruit

Japan is Florida's top grapefruit export market but volume in recent years has suffered.
December 05 , 2013

Ecuador begins first banana shipments to China

Agroban's Manuel Romero sees possible competitive advantages for Ecuadorian bananas in China.
December 05 , 2013

New Zealand researchers uncover genetics behind onion development

Genetic research on onions done in New Zealand could guide better breeding.
December 05 , 2013

Chilean public sector workers reach salary deal with govt

Chilean fruit exports have returned to normal after strikers struck a deal with the government.
December 03 , 2013

International Blueberry Conference set for Mexico

The fourth International Blueberry Conference will bring a global perspective to Mexico's growing industry.
December 03 , 2013

Australian authorities approve Chilean hazelnut tree consignment

A Ferrero Group subsidiary has imported more than 200,000 Chilean hazelnut trees for planting in Australia.
December 03 , 2013