Post Archive
POM Wonderful president aims to "supplant" whole fruit with arils
California's leading pomegranate grower is planning a significant marketing campaign for its Pom Poms aril product this fall.
August 18 , 2016
Peruvian blueberry grower made "all the mistakes one could" in new industry
The learning curve is steep for growing blueberries, but at least growers have a forum like the upcoming IBO Summit to share their experiences and plan for the future.
August 18 , 2016
Banana expert slams "bananageddon" coverage in Aussie press
One of the world's leading banana disease experts has called for calm after one of Australia's most-read news sites reported Sigatoka could wipe out the crop within a decade.
August 17 , 2016
Outrageously Fresh goes beyond hipster packaging
While it has made its name with mason jar-shaped bags, the brand now features on less outrageous, traditional packaging as well.
August 17 , 2016
NZ: Wrist bands to lend a hand for summer fruit harvest
Trials have found the initiative reduced the amount of time required to supervise fruit pickers.
August 17 , 2016
South Africa: SRCC's 'one billion rand' citrus investment plan
A leading South African citrus exporter has recently opened a new packhouse in the Sundays River Valley as well as an office in Russia.
August 17 , 2016
State of the Market - Week 32, 2016
A reduction in supply led to price rises for Chilean Hayward kiwifruit in China, which remains the country's largest market.
August 17 , 2016
Australia: Ausveg welcomes backpacker tax review
"It would be incredibly disappointing to see Australia’s growers suffer as a result of a short-sighted policy decision," says an Ausveg spokesperson.
August 17 , 2016
NZ avocado sales could double in 2016-17
New Zealand's avocado crop is set to be up 20% on the previous record, while production growth continues with a two-year waiting list on trees.
August 15 , 2016
U.S.: Sakuma-FUJ negotiations hit stumbling blocks
Both the FUJ and Sakuma Brothers Farms have alleged intimidation tactics from the other side of the conflict.
August 15 , 2016
