Australia: China FTA crucial for growth, says horticultural group

Voice of Horticulture says an FTA with China would not only enable sustainable growth in the sector but also help boost prices in the domestic market.

September 01 , 2015

Erika "devastates" Dominica's banana crop

A tropical storm may have destroyed 80% of banana crops in a Caribbean island nation, but mangoes have escaped 'unscathed'.

September 01 , 2015

EU Plant Standing Committee meeting bodes well for South African citrus

The Citrus Growers of Southern Africa's (CGA) EU envoy Deon Joubert expects a 'normal' end to the season.

August 31 , 2015

Peruvian blueberry access to Canada 'imminent'

The Peruvian government says the country is on the verge of supplying part of the US$186 million Canadian blueberry import market.

August 31 , 2015

Third parties "disrupting" retail business model

A consumer insight strategist has highlighted some trends amongst the millennial generation and shown how new companies with 'powerful concepts' are taking business away from supermarkets.

August 31 , 2015

Colombia must boost productivity to complement currency changes, says banana chief

"We had 10 years of exchange rates that were totally adverse for our industry," says Augura executive president Juan Camilo Restrepo.

August 31 , 2015

U.S.: California pomegranates set for another early start

A representative of Ruby Fresh says the strong U.S. dollar will likely reduce exports, but believes strong domestic demand can absorb volume.

August 28 , 2015

Mission Produce's first Peruvian avocados set sail for China

A California-based company says it has exported the first ever fresh avocados from Peru to China, and expects strong future growth.

August 28 , 2015

India: NZ avocados head to Mumbai as IG International expands portfolio

Leading Indian fruit trader IG International has made a move into the avocado category, with the help of Delica in New Zealand.

August 28 , 2015

Spain: Adverse weather sends Valencia persimmon estimate down

Although Valencia's persimmon crop is now expected to be 10% down on previous estimates, farmers are on the whole gearing up for a good season.

August 28 , 2015