Post Archive
South Africa “the new kid on the block” in global kiwifruit industry
"I think there are some very interesting partnerships that are developing between South African, European and Chinese-based companies," says Biogold's Peter Turner.
May 10 , 2017
U.S.: Scientists, UC Davis in legal fight over strawberry variety rights
Scientists Douglas Shaw and Kirk Larson reportedly claim the top agricultural research school violated their intellectual property rights.
May 10 , 2017
Kenya in talks to resume avocado exports to South Africa
Before South African banned Kenyan avocados in 2010, the trade used to bring in US$1.2 million annually for the industry.
May 10 , 2017
NZ: Rockit Global shares soar ten-fold
While not cash-in-the-pockit, the result is described as a "great outcome" for New Zeland's early-stage investment community and the agtech sector.
May 10 , 2017
Brazil reopens for Argentine citrus after eight-year hiatus
It's been an excellent month for the Argentine citrus industry.
May 10 , 2017
State of the Market - Week 18, 2017
Peruvian fruit fetched low prices in the U.S. market in week 18, and there were some batches with color problems.
May 10 , 2017
Italy: Up to 70% of kiwifruit production damaged by frosts in major growing area
A researcher says the yellow kiwifruit varieties had just entered the flowering stage when the frosts hit in late April.
May 09 , 2017
Record shipment of Chilean Honeycrisp apples to arrive in U.S.
Numerous factors are said to have boosted volumes from Chile's Honeycrisp orchards this season.
May 09 , 2017
NatureFresh launches OntarioRed tomato program to help "connect the dots"
The Canadian company has also broken ground on a new 106,000 sq.ft distribution center in Leamington amid strong growth.
May 09 , 2017
Photo Gallery: Visiting one of Chile's first GEM avocado orchards
We take a look around the Melipilla orchard belonging to Subsole where the first commercial harvest is expected this upcoming season.
May 09 , 2017
