Countries

New Zealand company promotes kiwifruit for digestive health

New Zealand researchers will study the value of kiwifruit extract in treating irritable bowel syndrome.
April 15 , 2014

Uruguay announces U.S.-bound citrus export expectations

A Uruguayan minister has released figures for the amount of citrus to be squeezed into the U.S. market this year.
April 15 , 2014

Australia: Japan tariff reductions help "level the playing field"

AHEA executive director Michelle Christoe takes a crop-by-crop look at the Australia-Japan FTA.
April 15 , 2014

Heirloom pear variety en route from Argentina to U.S.

Argentine Alexander Lucas pears will arrive in limited quantity to the U.S. this month.
April 15 , 2014

Dominican Republic encourages dragonfruit exports

The Dominican government hopes to transform dragonfruit into a cash crop for growers.
April 15 , 2014

India: IG International set for record Chilean apple imports

From apple scarcity to a flood of Iranian kiwifruit, IG International's Tarun Arora explains Indian market trends, along with a few export ventures.
April 14 , 2014

Late season volume slump expected for South African apples

Apple importers could feel disruptions this June as South Africa's hail damage begins to show its impact.
April 14 , 2014

Challenging times ahead for Russian retail market

Russia may be on track to becoming the most expensive country in the region for fresh food, said one local retailer.
April 14 , 2014

Marketing begins for Chilean kiwifruit

PrimLand Chile has announced the beginning of its kiwifruit campaign, following a difficult growing season.
April 14 , 2014

Self-interest or frustration? A grower view on NZ's kiwifruit duopoly pitch

New Zealand kiwifruit growers discuss the pros and cons of the Zespri kiwifruit export scheme and other proposals.
April 14 , 2014