Post Archive
Former Cyclone Gita to hit NZ
The storm is expected to hit the north of the South Island and the south of the North Island on Tuesday.
February 19 , 2018
South Africa: Oriental fruit flies detected in Western Cape
This is the first time that the pest has had to be eradicated in the Western Cape, but a Hortgro representative says control efforts in other regions have been successful.
February 19 , 2018
U.S.: Del Rey California avocado packaging to include ‘Heart-Check' logo
Del Rey is the first company in the industry to display the logo on its packaging.
February 19 , 2018
Exchange rate challenge hits Italian grape exporter in the U.K. market
"We can't resist for another season. People in the U.K. need to understand that Europe is full of retailers," says Domenico Liturri of specialty grape company Agricoper.
February 19 , 2018
World Avocado Organization celebrates "huge success" for pan-European campaign
The WAO last year created the first global generic brand for an agricultural product, when European avocado sales rose by 16%.
February 19 , 2018
Value of Canada's avocado, cherry imports soars in 2017
The sharp rise in the value of avocado imports, however, came alongside a very modest increase in volume.
February 19 , 2018
BerryWorld Australia sees opportunity to "shake up" raspberry category
"This landscape presents us with a chance to change the consumer's perception that Australian raspberries lack flavour and are too expensive," says Gavin Scurr.
February 16 , 2018
India: Mahindra signs MoU to support farmers with key information
A Mahindra executive says India is "undergoing an exciting phase of reinventing itself in the agri space"
February 16 , 2018
StePac develops novel modified-humidity films for retail
The "first-of-its-kind” packaging solution could benefit produce items including avocados and berries.
February 16 , 2018
Chile releases cherry promotional video for Chinese New Year
The 2017-18 Chilean cherry season had seen record exports in excess of 36 million boxes.
February 16 , 2018
