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

Inside New York's bustling, lock-tight produce trading hub

We take a closer look at the Hunts Point Terminal Produce Market - the largest of its kind internationally in terms of revenue.

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

U.S. Northwest finds cherry amour the world over

A range of markets are showing great interest in U.S. Northwest cherries, but it would take the "entire world" to move the 2014 crop.

June 27 , 2014

Spain: Valencia fruit industry racked by hail

Citrus, melons and persimmons have been some of the fruit crops most affected by severe hailstorms in eastern Spain.

June 26 , 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

Malaysia, Thailand hit rock bottom in human trafficking report

The latest U.S. Trafficking in Persons Report was damning of two major agricultural countries, but showed positives for one significant fruit shipper.

June 20 , 2014