Update: Taiwan bans fruit imports from Tasmanian region due to fruit fly concerns

The ban comes at the end of the state's cherry season, with a phyto scare that will hopefully be eradicated in time for the next campaign.

January 30 , 2018

Major Australian avocado company bought by Canadian pension fund

Neil and Ian Delroy highlighted the "solid asset stewardship" of Jasper Farms' new owner.

January 30 , 2018

New Zealand launches new late-season apricot varieties

Two low-ethylene varieties are expected to prove very successful for those shipping to the Asian market.

January 30 , 2018

Counter-seasonal cherry exporters need “targeted approach” in Europe to emulate berry success

Norton Folgate managing director Matt Hancock advocates a continued push for 52-week supply combined with more promotional efforts for the category in continental Europe.

January 29 , 2018

Argentina: Lemon exports set for 'significant rise' in 2018, says Federcitrus

The availability of five new markets and good anticipated conditions in Europe are likely to spur on exports this coming season.

January 26 , 2018

Kenyan avocado supplier "very happy" with export ban

A representative of Selina Wamucii says he "looks forward to a time where the export standards requirements will be strictly enforced such that a ban will be unnecessary."

January 25 , 2018

Australia: Suspected fruit fly larvae detected in Tasmania

The suspected larvae were found in backyard apricot trees in Spreyton in the state's northwest and on Flinders Island.

January 24 , 2018

CPMA launches Canadian Food Safety Fund

The Canadian Food Safety Fund (CFSF) was created with the knowledge a health scare in any produce segment could have "devastating repercussions" for the industry.

January 23 , 2018

Jackfruit Mexico switches to 100% dried product

As more consumers adopt plant-based diets, the jackfruit category still has a long way to go to capitalize on its demand and production potential.

January 23 , 2018

Intense and difficult season for NZ cherries

Hot weather has meant growers are probably three weeks ahead of expectations, according to Summerfruit NZ CEO Marie Dawkins.

January 22 , 2018