NZ: motive for Zespri fraud probe remains unclear

New Zealand's Serious Fraud Office has launched an investigation into kiwifruit company Zespri.

October 23 , 2013

Mexico reconsiders competition from U.S. apple supply

Mexican apple growers are feeling the pressure of cheap volume from the United States.

October 22 , 2013

Late season promotions planned for California table grapes

CTGC president Kathleen Nave is positive about the potential to move greater volume toward the end of the grape deal.

October 21 , 2013

Culling Hass and spending cash: Cabilfrut’s sacrifice for future production

We look at the measures taken by a Chilean avocado company to overcome an incessant drought.

October 17 , 2013

Fresh Fruit Portal launches Chinese-language news site

With the launch of Chinafruitportal.com, we now have the world's top three languages covered in delivering produce news.

October 16 , 2013

Chilean govt releases official frost damage estimates

Chile's Ministry of Agriculture expects frosts will cut back fruit exports by 22%.

October 15 , 2013

U.S. pears hit the road in China

With big volume and large fruit, U.S. pears are making a splash in their first full season in China.

October 15 , 2013

Spain: biodegradable citrus packaging eases waste disposal

Spanish researchers have developed fruit and vegetable netting ready for the compost bin.

October 14 , 2013

Driscoll's plans blackberry variety transition in Mexico

Gerardo Cruz from Driscoll's discusses plans to ramp up Mexican blackberry production with sweeter fruit.

October 10 , 2013

New technology to benefit "distant" fruit growers and consumers, says MCI

New technology will help trade to and from far-flung regions with commodities like bananas, avocados, mangoes and asparagus.

October 09 , 2013