Australian produce trade to blossom with new Melbourne wholesale market

The new Melbourne Market will have four times as much on-site warehousing, with easy access to freeways and the airport for better distribution domestically and abroad.

July 22 , 2015

Shipments drop for world's largest apple exporter

Rapid geographical expansion for Polish apple exports this year could not offset a huge volume downturn brought by the Russian ban.

July 22 , 2015

U.S.: Turbana and Food City celebrate 'world's largest pineapple display'

A supermarket in Virginia recently played host to a display housing 18,000MT of Fyffes Gold pineapples.

July 22 , 2015

U.S.: A&P to sell 120 stores, files for bankruptcy protection

The parent company of retailer A&P will be closing some stores but expects the majority to run normally as it seeks out sales partners to pay down US$2.3 billion in debt.

July 21 , 2015

Could Iran nuclear deal bring greater stability to the Middle Eastern fruit market?

While more steps need to be taken before Western sanctions on Iran can be lifted, last week's agreement is good news for produce exporters to the region.

July 21 , 2015

New brand launch for NZ's top organic apple grower

After a bumper crop with "unprecedented demand" overseas, Bostock New Zealand will now be putting all of its brands under one roof.

July 20 , 2015

South Africa: New Celina pear variety "a winner"

An early season blush pear cultivar bred in Europe and soon to enter commercial production in South Africa is said to tick all the boxes.

July 20 , 2015

U.S.: Chiquita's Fresh Express HQ to move to Florida

After announcing the closure of its North Carolina office earlier this year, Chiquita will be moving two of its key divisions to the Sunshine State.

July 17 , 2015

Temperatures to take toll on Ecuadorian mango exports

Concerns have been raised over Ecuador's upcoming mango season, which is expected to be delayed and see lower production output.

July 16 , 2015

China: Typhoons cause delays for airfreight fruit imports

The last of a trio of severe typhoons is expected to intensify in the East China Sea either today or tomorrow.

July 16 , 2015