U.S.: Crowley issues Hurricane Matthew update

The powerful storm has already struck Haiti and is on track to Cuba and the coast off Florida.

October 04 , 2016

Major Peruvian grape grower ramps up seedless trials

A grape grower that recently became a Sun World licensee is set to send its first commercial shipments of seedless varieties to China this year.

October 04 , 2016

U.S.: GM Arctic Apples ready for first test marketing in early 2017

OSF will bring small volumes of Arctic Golden apples to the market next year, while nursery propagation will ramp up for Arctic Fujis and Arctic Gala is waiting in the wings.

October 03 , 2016

China swamps NZ, U.S. competition in Thai apple market

China has significantly increased its fruit exports to Thailand this year, with Australia and Chile also benefiting from the country's strong demand for temperate fruit.

September 30 , 2016

Dole China exec outlines avocado strategy

Andy Zhang discusses ways to get more avocados into the Chinese market, as well as the long-term potential of the Philippines as a supplier.

September 29 , 2016

Fire strikes Argentine blueberry packhouse

An exporter whose packhouse has been burnt down says thankfully there were no personnel affected by the incident.

September 28 , 2016

Australian Government waters down backpacker tax

Grower body Ausveg says the reduction in the proposed tax from 32.5% to 19% ought to reassure backpackers and growers alike.

September 27 , 2016

Spain: Hail damages could hit €10M for Valencian growers

Citrus, grapes and persimmons were among the worst hit crops from a hailstorm that hit Spain over the weekend.

September 26 , 2016

Greek kiwifruit growers avoid gold varieties to stay Psa-free

At Asia Fruit Logistica we caught up with growers involved with an EU-backed branding initiative that is expanding its presence in China and the UAE.