India pushes back U.S. apple tariff rise date

The additional tariff that had been due to come into effect on March 2 has now been pushed back until the start of April, as the Indian Government continues to seek talks with the U.S.

February 28 , 2019

Brazil blocks market access for Argentine pome fruit

Brazil has closed its border to apple and pears originating in the Argentine provinces of Río Negro y Neuquén over numerous pest detections in shipments entering the country.

February 28 , 2019

Australia: Costa Group upbeat for 2019 despite profit dip

Australia's largest fruit and vegetable company is progressing well with its numerous domestic and international expansion plans and has noted "solid price recovery" in February across its categories from the earlier challenging period.

February 27 , 2019

Grapa awards Jupiter Group ARRA table grape exclusivity in India in "unprecedented move"

“I truly believe the development of the ARRA varieties will positively change the demand for Indian grapes and bring the market into its own as a key supply in the annual table grape supply calendar."

February 26 , 2019

Brambles to sell IFCO RPC business for US$2.5B

The Australia-headquartered company plans to sell its IFCO reusable plastic containers (RPC) business to a subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority.

February 25 , 2019

NZ: Seeka's profits soar in 2018 as kiwifruit volumes rebound

The positive result came in spite of some challenges in Australia - such as the detection of Psa in one of its orchards - and in the banana business.

February 25 , 2019

Bayer faces second U.S. trial over alleged Roundup cancer risk

The federal trial comes six months after the company’s share price was rocked by a US$289 million verdict in California state court.

February 25 , 2019

Autumn Crisp and Adora Seedless driving Sun World's global growth

In an interview with FreshFruitPortal.com, Sun World Innovations president David Marguleas also spoke about the importance of the upcoming and "long overdue" Global Grape Summit, which he said is a 'must-attend' for anyone engaged in the global grape supply chain.

February 25 , 2019

India unlikely to divert table grape volumes to Europe despite Russian entry issues

An Indian exporter and a Netherlands-based importer do not expect the major delays at Russian ports to result in additional challenges for the European table grape market, which is currently under heavy pressure.

February 22 , 2019

Mexico surprised by U.S.'s plans to withdraw from tomato suspension agreement

Mexican tomato industry representatives say they are willing to negotiate with the U.S. to reach a mutually beneficial deal, following the latter’s recent announcement that it will continue anti-dumping investigations.

February 21 , 2019