Today's Headline
NZ Govt changes kiwifruit regulations
The changes will give Zespri more legroom for research and development while enhancing the independence of regulator KNZ.
July 10 , 2017
Australia's leading cherry exporter for sale
Reid Fruits managing director Tim Reid expects the deal to be finalized by November but won't sell unless the price is right.
July 10 , 2017
U.S.: Organic industry forms anti-fraud task force to help bolster system
The task force is one of the largest ever created by the OTA and comes after a "major vunerability in the supply chain" was revealed.
July 10 , 2017
Spotted wing Drosophila found for the first time in Chile
It's a pest that's been a thorn in the side of blueberry growers from Europe to North America, and now it's been detected in the world's top exporting nation for the crop.
July 07 , 2017
Costa Rica partially suspends three pineapple operations
The development comes just weeks after authorities ordered the suspension of a pineapple project owned by a Del Monte subsidiary.
July 07 , 2017
Canada: Record cherry exports expected from BC this season
Production in the province is expected to rapidly increase in the coming years, with more and more trees going in the ground.
July 06 , 2017
U.S.: High and stable prices for California avocados in 2017
Volume took a dive this season but healthy rainfall may lead to a larger 2018 harvest, according to the CAC.
July 05 , 2017
Mixed bag for Aussie hort exports in Q1
While some crops saw sharp declines in volume, prices were very strong and some markets notched a higher intake of Aussie fresh produce for the period.
July 04 , 2017
U.S. imported citrus market robust across the board
Capespan North America CEO Mark Greenberg explains what is going on in the easy peeler, Navel and lemon markets.
July 04 , 2017
China's Fruitday.com launches U.S. 'cherry map' for consumers
The e-commerce site's co-founder said the guide was to help consumers 'differentiate premium U.S. cherries in the face of a complicated domestic market.'
July 04 , 2017
