Countries

Chile seeks new kiwifruit varieties through Italian alliance

A kiwifruit breeding program Chile is currently working on is intended to help the country better compete with New Zealand.
August 20 , 2015

State of the Market - Week 33, 2015

Week 33 saw the first Chilean Hass avocado shipment of the season set sail for the U.S.
August 19 , 2015

U.S.: Chelan Fruit loses packhouse in fire

The head of a major Washington fruit packer estimates losses incurred from a recent fire that destroyed one of its two main plants will be US$50-80 million.
August 19 , 2015

U.K.: Sainsbury's sees record sales of English apples

British retailer Sainsbury's sold 6,000MT more of English apples over the last year, representing record volumes.
August 19 , 2015

U.S.: Early Northwest cherry season draws to a close

Northwest Cherry Growers says overall the third-largest season in history was positive, except for an 'avalance' of fruit after the Fourth of July holidays.
August 19 , 2015

U.S. researchers develop device to count dropped citrus

A team at the University of Florida hopes a new machine could have "significant economic value" for growers whose citrus has been hit by HLB.
August 18 , 2015

Papua New Guinea bans range of produce imports

Papua New Guinea's Agriculture Minister wants people to buy home-grown fruit and vegetables to boost small and medium-sized businesses.
August 18 , 2015

Finnwatch to stand by Andy Hall despite funding cuts

A Finnish NGO has pledged its support to a human rights activist facing criminal charges in Thailand over allegations he made against a pineapple processor.
August 18 , 2015

U.S.: CIW Fair Food Program aims for new retailers, crops

Corporate social responsibility without worker participation is simply a "narrative" for retail branding in the eyes of a Fair Food Program leader.
August 17 , 2015

Brazil: Lower sales prices slice Renar results in H1

Brazilian apple grower-marketer Renar registered a loss for the first half of 2015 despite significant progress in cost reduction.
August 17 , 2015