Countries

Chile assesses damage after powerful earthquake

Although one major Chilean port remains closed following an 8.3-magnitude earthquake, the fruit industry seems to have escaped unharmed.
September 17 , 2015

Berry Fresh acquires new farmland across the Americas

AgroBerries is due to double Argentine and Chilean blueberry production over the next four years, while ExpoBerries embarks on a new raspberry project in Mexico.
September 17 , 2015

Iran to export more citrus after nuclear deal

The market for Iran's horticultural products is said to have been 'thriving' since an historic resolution was agreed between Iran and the United Nations.
September 17 , 2015

SpuntaG2 potato appeal rejected in South Africa

The African Centre for Biodiversity (ACB) has welcomed a decision against the trade of a GM potato variety in South Africa.
September 17 , 2015

Kiwifruit prices fall in key Asian markets in H1

Chile and New Zealand both significantly increased kiwifruit exports to Japan, China and South Korea this year.
September 17 , 2015

Australia: Commercial mangoes not a fruit fly host, claims AMIA

Currency and quality are in Australia's favor for mango exports but there is still room for improvement in U.S. and Chinese protocols.
September 17 , 2015

Indian government restricts apple imports

All apple shipments are now only allowed to enter India through the Nhava Sheva port, in a move that is expected to lower volumes of imported fruit in the country.
September 16 , 2015

State of the Market - Week 37, 2015

U.S. demand for both clementines and Navel oranges was outstripping supply in week 37.
September 16 , 2015

Peru: Northern grape growers turn focus to seedless varieties

With the Peruvian table grape harvest coming up, one exporter is expecting a huge boost to production and is ready to take full advantage of a shorter U.S. season.
September 16 , 2015

Spanish fruit & veg consumption drops 6% in H1

FEPEX is concerned about the continued fall in fresh produce consumption and spending seen in Spanish households.
September 16 , 2015