Mixed volume outlook for South African pome fruit

The South African Apple & Pear Producers' Association expects a challenging season with the effects of heat waves and drought, but new orchards coming on-line could spark slightly higher volumes.

January 20 , 2016

Australia: Avocados may hit AUD$100 per tray

Demand for avocados has soared in Australia, where the effects of El Niño may limit production growth in 2016.

January 20 , 2016

U.S. market access would be a breakthrough for Belgian pear sector

"We are convinced that consumers in the U.S are open to the lovely taste of our world-famous Belgian Conference pears," says Philippe Appeltans.

January 19 , 2016

Fresher Fruit Portal: A new look for a new year

In an act of shameless self-promotion, we'd like to draw your attention to our site's fresh modern look and handy new features.

January 18 , 2016

U.S.: APHIS proposes allowing European apple and pear imports

U.S. authorities are seeking comments from the public in response to a proposed rule that would allow fresh pome fruit imports from eight European countries.

January 15 , 2016

U.S.: Customs cops catch cannabis concealed in carrot cargo

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials in Texas have made their second carrot-related drug bust in the space of two months.

January 15 , 2016

Chinese customs raid importers in US$91M fruit smuggling case

Chinese authorities allege 40,000MT of fruit marked as U.S., Chilean, Australian or South African have been smuggled into the country since 2012.

January 14 , 2016

British avocado appetite leads to mini Hass launch

British retailer Marks & Spencer (M&S) is stocking its first ever baby avocado range in a new launch that keeps pace with consumer trends.

January 14 , 2016

India relaxes apple import rules

An Indian trade measure that has severely hampered apple exporters overseas has now been revised.

January 13 , 2016

U.S.: CA officials slam citrus rejection claims

While California Citrus Mutual has denied claims the state's citrus shipments have been rejected in South Korea, another source confirms "heightened concern" over beetle eggs.