Weather takes its toll on Argentine blueberry volume

Argentina's blueberry export volume was down 43% year-on-year in the season to week 40.

October 08 , 2015

South African rail initiative aims for more sustainable fruit transport

Fruit South Africa plans to have 10% of exports transported to ports by rail, cutting down on both costs and carbon emissions.

October 08 , 2015

U.S.: Death toll rises from salmonella cucumber outbreak

Four people have now died in as many U.S. states due to an outbreak of salmonella linked to Mexican cucumbers.

October 08 , 2015

North American cranberry harvest underway for Ocean Spray

After recording a lifted output from its Chilean grower-owners a few months ago, Ocean Spray is expecting a "steady" North American cranberry harvest in 2015.

October 08 , 2015

Ecuadorian state entity sees surge in banana exports

Many smallholder banana farmers in Ecuador are turning to a government agency to ship their fruit.

October 08 , 2015

Whitefly outbreak among Spanish persimmons 'very disturbing'

A pest which had previously only affected Valencian citrus is now damaging another important crop in the region.

October 07 , 2015

NZ and Aussie groups laud TPP

Several Australasian food industry groups have praised the recent landmark Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement.

October 07 , 2015

Mexico lifts agri-food exports to the EU

Avocados, raspberries and limes are among the foods that have seen export growth from Mexico to the EU this year.

October 07 , 2015

Peruvian vegetable exporter bullish after TPP agreement

Gandules SAC expects Peru's piquillo peppers, asparagus, artichoke, citrus and grape exports will get a lift from the TPP.

October 07 , 2015

India: Zespri promotes kiwifruit as Diwali gift

Rather than giving chocolate or candy for a Hindu festival, Zespri is suggesting Indians gift a SunGold kiwifruit to their loved ones.

October 06 , 2015