Poland looks to UAE, China to offset upcoming apple losses

Union Owocowa's Jolanta Kazimierska says the toughest times are just around the corner for Poland's apple sector.

October 20 , 2014

Chilean frosts 'nothing like last year', say industry leaders

Chilean fruit industry representatives say it could be 15 days yet before a full estimate of recent frost damages can be given.

October 18 , 2014

South Africa may hit stonefruit export record in 2014-15

While some South African stonefruit export volumes will be 10-15% higher year-on-year, oversupply issues are lingering in one of the country's key markets.

October 18 , 2014

Chile: frosts may lead to varied situation for blueberry exports, says CBC

The Chilean Blueberry Committee says export reductions could be between 0-15% for different companies this season.

October 17 , 2014

U.S. citrus giants announce alliance to expand Wonderful Halos brand

Paramount Citrus will become Mulholland Citrus' exclusive sales agent in a partnership that aims to expand the consumption of Wonderful Halo mandarins across North America.

October 17 , 2014

China: Lenovo pioneer turns to social media for kiwifruit marketing

One of China's most influential men is looking at new ways to trade kiwifruit via smartphone e-commerce.

October 17 , 2014

Chiquita rejects new Brazilian offer

Chiquita says Cutrale-Safra have 'failed to deliver' an irrevocable offer, claiming a merger with Fyffes would provide much better value than US$14 per share.

October 16 , 2014

Guatemala plans Interoceanic Corridor to rival Panama Canal

A Guatemalan businessman working on an ambitious maritime transit system says the project will serve the needs of increasing global trade while improving quality of life in the region.

October 16 , 2014

'Significant' new California farmers' markets bill aims stamp out fraud

Californian authorities will soon have far more funds to help combat inauthentic produce in farmers' markets.

October 15 , 2014

South African court case to test validity of Tango mandarin variety

Is irradiating budwood for seedless characteristics enough to make a citrus variety be considered different? A landmark South African court case will set out to answer this question next year.

October 14 , 2014