U.S.: California storms very positive but drought not over yet, says CFFA

The California Fresh Fruit Association says recent rainfall has been excellent for the industry, but it is too early to speculate on water allocation for next year.

December 17 , 2014

Mexico makes progress in fight against fruit fly

Growers in parts of the Mexican state of Michoacan will be able to access new markets after the national agricultural watchdog downgraded the prevalence level of fruit fly.

December 16 , 2014

NZ: Zespri considers Chinese kiwifruit production partnerships

Zespri's Matt Crawford discusses production possibilities in China and a red kiwifruit variety trialled in Singapore.

December 15 , 2014

Mexico starts anti-dumping investigation into U.S. apple imports

Growers in the Mexican state of Chihuahua have filed a complaint alleging unfair trade practices from U.S. apple exporters.

December 11 , 2014

Belgian port prepared for strike action next week

Many companies in the Port of Antwerp have advised shipping lines not to make calls on certain days next week.

December 09 , 2014

Indian grape sector strengthened by 2014 export campaign

An increasing number of Indian table grape growers are learning how best to produce their fruit to meet high international trade standards.

December 09 , 2014

U.S.: West Coast exporters 'substantially delayed', says Western Growers

Western Growers says there are exporters 'backing off' their shipping volumes due to congestion in West Coast ports, and it is unclear when conditions will begin to improve.

December 05 , 2014

China green lights South African apple imports

The South African apple industry hopes the new Chinese market access will act as a 'springboard' to enter other Asian countries in the future.

December 04 , 2014

EU could lift Indian mango ban 'early next year', say industry reps

Although Europe's ban on Indian mango imports was originally set to last until the end of 2015, experts from the Asian country claim trade could start up again much sooner.