Countries

Egyptian exporter prepares bumper citrus volume

Cairo-based Elwadi Export is celebrating 50 years of business with large volumes of navel oranges.
February 17 , 2014

Argentina prepares first orange shipments for Japan

After a decade of talks, Argentina will be able to ship fresh oranges and mandarins to Japan.
February 14 , 2014

'Demand it and we'll grow it': Morocco's organic conundrum

Morocco's climate is ideal for organic production of a range of fruits, but growers say a booming market for the category isn't quite there yet.
February 14 , 2014

New Zealand MP calls foul play by Aussie-owned Countdown

New Zealand MP Shane Jones has accused the Countdown supermarket of blackmail, racketeering and extortion.
February 14 , 2014

NZ: T&G to make first Enza Red commercial shipment to Australia

T&G CEO Alastair Hulbert discuses operational expectations for kiwifruit, apples, grapes and blueberries.
February 13 , 2014

Indian mango exporter eyes European, North American markets

New direct trade routes out of India could help Delicious Mangoes expand its focus on Europe.
February 13 , 2014

Germany: BayWa plans South American grape JV

BayWa CEO Klaus Lutz talks about international sourcing plans for three key fruits.
February 13 , 2014

U.S.: citrus may be next in line for Florida pilot program

Nelly Yunta gives insights into a pilot perishables program in Florida, and fumigation issues for Chilean blueberries.
February 13 , 2014

U.K.: Port of Dover eyes perishables through new terminal plan

The volume of fresh produce coming into the U.K could shoot up if plans to build a new cargo terminal at Dover get off the ground.
February 13 , 2014

Uruguayan citrus growers gear up for higher EU duties, full U.S. season

The Uruguayan citrus industry expects a larger crop this year, but it will have to deal with higher tariffs in Europe.
February 12 , 2014