Post Archive
Zespri SunGold makes 'great strides' into U.S. market
The kiwifruit marketer is set to increase volumes to North America this year, amid strong promotional campaigns.
May 10 , 2017
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
