Peruvian cherry exports could slot in either side of Chilean deal

Efforts to develop a cherry industry in Peru are underway in both the public and private sectors, with expectations that future exports could fit into the lucrative marketing windows either side of the Chilean deal.

July 18 , 2018

South African orange season complicated by Egypt

We caught up with Hannes de Waal of the Sundays River Citrus Company, who spoke about a changing dynamic in the global orange market and expectations for the U.S. market that may open soon for all South African regions.

July 17 , 2018

Greenyard-linked listeria outbreak causes nine deaths in Europe

The Belgian-based multinational is implicated in a case involving contamination of frozen vegetable products by the listeria bacteria, which has killed nine people in three years.

July 16 , 2018

Capespan Group launches soft citrus brand

The company sees "significant opportunities" in Asia, where it says consumers rely heavily on trusted brands.

July 16 , 2018

NZ: Government could be liable for NZ$800M in damages in Kiwifruit Claim

The Kiwifruit Claim growers had sought NZ$376 million for negligence in allowing the entry of Psa, but acting Prime Minister Winston Peters estimates the government could be liable for more than double that.

July 13 , 2018

Peruvian avocado season running late with exports up by a quarter

The head of ProHass noted exporters have received excellent returns in the Chilean market this year, while a West Pak representative says U.S. interest is growing in Peruvian avocado programs.

July 13 , 2018

PMA and United Fresh launch Ethical Charter on Responsible Labor Practices

Work on developing the Ethical Charter began in late 2015 following a damning investigation into worker abuse on Mexican farms published by the LA Times the previous year.

July 12 , 2018

AgroFresh eyes global RipeLock expansion through Del Monte alliance

AgroFresh says it has shipped its MAP bags to Del Monte's banana production regions, and the distributor has already tested out the freshness solution with some of its customers.

July 12 , 2018

Mission Produce launches new edition of AvocaDOs and DON’Ts guide

This best practices guide includes information about storage and handling techniques based on seasonality and origin of the fruit.

July 11 , 2018

Storage key for Chilean kiwifruit as NH extends season, says industry rep

This season for Chilean kiwifruit exporters has not been as successful as the last one due to increased competition with local supplies in key markets.