Drastic fall for exports of Argentine mandarins, oranges

An Argentine citrus industry representative says growers urgently need the U.S. and Brazilian markets to be opened if they are to improve their lot.

July 02 , 2014

Challenging outlook for Mediterranean grapes

In the face of tough competition with summer fruit, many Spanish and Italian grape growers are shifting their varietal offerings to get ahead.

July 01 , 2014

Aussie stonefruit industry aims for November access opening in China

The Australian stonefruit sector has been actively promoting itself in China ahead of expected market access approval for nectarines.

June 30 , 2014

New unreported papaya disease identified in Ecuador

A new papaya virus has been found in Ecuador, but the man who discovered it says growers need not be alarmed just yet.

June 30 , 2014

NZ: T&G plans to double global apple sales by 2020

Turners & Growers' new pipfruit manager discusses ambitious plans for the next six years.

June 26 , 2014

NZ avocado industry receives new government funding

Jen Scoular believes New Zealand can quadruple avocado export revenue and reduce dependence on trade with Australia.

June 25 , 2014

U.S.: union optimistic talks will be resolved without port strikes

The ILWU says there is 'nothing substantive' in fears over West Coast port strikes and talks should end well.

June 24 , 2014

Canada signs Chinese cherry market access deal

Canadian government officials hope blueberries will follow a recent Chinese cherry market access deal.

June 19 , 2014

U.K. sensory study finds strawberries have 'happiest' association

British scientists are investigating the emotions associated with fruits, and our surroundings when we eat them.