El Niño slows start of Chilean blueberry campaign

Chile's blueberry export volumes may be down a fifth over 2014, but the industry is confident the situation will only be short-term.

October 23 , 2015

Calais migrant situation "shockingly bad right now"

A truck driver says the migrant situation at a French port city may have improved in August and September, but now it is 'worse than ever'.

October 23 , 2015

NZ: Kiwifruit Claim to go to High Court next year

With the deadline for growers to sign up to the Kiwifruit Claim now having passed, the 212 claimants are seeking NZ$376 million in damages.

October 22 , 2015

Fyffes ends ties with Belize banana grower over drugs accusation

An Irish multinational says it will no longer buy bananas from a major Belize producer due to its links with a man U.S. authorities named as a drugs kingpin.

October 22 , 2015

Chile: Rain and snow further mitigate Coquimbo drought

A Chilean fruit industry representative says the Coquimbo region now has enough water to irrigation farms for two more years.

October 22 , 2015

Costa Rica forecasts banana losses of up to US$100M

Flooding that hit the Central American country earlier this year is causing ongoing problems for the banana and pineapple industries.

October 22 , 2015

Turkish port container facility on track for 2016 opening

APM Terminals says a new port opening will 'contribute significantly' to Turkey's export growth.

October 22 , 2015

State of the Market - Week 42, 2015

U.S. avocado prices were kept under pressure from abundant Mexican supply in week 42.

October 21 , 2015

Australia establishes AUD$1.2M national fruit fly council

The Queensland and Mediterranean fruit fly will be the focus of a new joint government and industry body in Australia.

October 21 , 2015

NZ: Record apple blossoms set scene for bumper crop

New Zealand's largest organic apple grower says a hot, sunny summer and cold, dry winter have been 'ideal' for the fruit coming on.

October 21 , 2015