China: Banana shortage likely in coming years, says Goodfarmer

Goodfarmer's president believes the Chinese banana market needs 'comprehensive reform', predicting demand could far outweigh supply in the near future.

September 14 , 2015

U.S. stonefruit exports see declines across the board

While exports of U.S. stonefruit shrunk this year, a higher proportion of volumes were shipped to Asia.

September 14 , 2015

EU pledges £104M to promote English Channel sea trade

Port facilities in the U.K. and France are in line for a substantial capital injection.

September 14 , 2015

U.S.: Port Manatee gets federal approval for pilot fruit import program

A program designed to bring cold-treated Peruvian, Uruguayan and Argentine fruit to southern Florida could soon include a new point of entry.

September 14 , 2015

U.K.: Cooking trends inspire pomegranate purchases at Waitrose

An influence from Peruvian and Persian cuisine is said to be driving pomegranate sales at a high-end British supermarket chain.

September 14 , 2015

Brazil steps up fight against fruit fly with major investment

Brazil hopes it can indirectly boost domestic fruit consumption and exports by investing US$34 million in a pest control program.

September 14 , 2015

Australian blueberry cooperative to trial exports this season

OzGroup Co-op is investing US$8.5 million in a new packing facility to keep up with greater blueberry supply in the coming years.

September 11 , 2015

Australia: Costa Group makes shift to substrate blueberry production

Growing blueberries in pot plants has become a priority for ASX-listed Costa Group, which is also applying the method in China.

September 11 , 2015

Argentina: Organic blueberry exporter gears up for U.S.-bound shipments

A blueberry grower in an Argentine region where organic fruit is said to make up a quarter of production explains why the practice is so appropriate.

September 11 , 2015

IBO makes its mark on the global produce map

The IBO is helping the industry make the most of substantial volume rises in the pipeline, and is calling for '100 Years of Blueberries' campaigns worldwide in 2016.

September 11 , 2015