Strong volumes and sales lift start of Zespri kiwifruit campaign

Zespri's exports of gold kiwifruit this seaon are reportedly anticipated to be on par with pre-Psa levels at around 32 million trays.

June 11 , 2015

Capespan Asia & Golden Wing Mau team up to explore markets

Capespan is embarking upon a 'specialized initiative' with a China-based company in which it holds a 25% stake.

June 11 , 2015

U.S.: Stemilt introduces 'sweetest cherry brand on the market'

The season of a major U.S. cherry grower's new Skylar Rae-branded fruit will last for a month from mid-June.

June 11 , 2015

European fruit and vegetable consumption in decline

A Freshfel representative says it is 'urgent' to stimulate falling demand for produce in Europe.

June 11 , 2015

State of the Market - Week 23, 2015

Strong demand for clementines in the U.S. kept prices high in week 23.

June 10 , 2015

U.S. apple orchard fined US$2.25M for hiring 'unauthorized' workers

The exclusive grower of the Opal variety in North America has urged the industry to help fix the 'dysfunctional and broken' immigration system following a hefty fine.

June 10 , 2015

Spain reflects on strong avocado season

Although Spanish avocado growers have enjoyed record returns in the 2014-15 campaign, an industry warns productivity needs to be increased.

June 10 , 2015

McDonald's Mexico to include Zespri SunGold in Happy Meals

A Zespri representative hopes the first-of-its-kind deal with McDonald's will help introduce gold kiwifruit to people who weren't familiar with it before.

June 09 , 2015

U.K.: Dutch grown stripy bell peppers hit Asda shelves

What Asda describes as the 'ultimate super pepper' is now on sale across the U.K.

June 09 , 2015

New data points to larger number of Brazilian citrus trees

A Brazilian citrus group anticipates 279 million boxes of oranges will be harvested from the 'citrus belt' in the 2015-16 season.

June 09 , 2015