First pomegranate season with U.S.-bound exports gets underway for Peru

Peru's pomegranate exports have been growing at a rate of 25-30% annually for the last three years.

February 10 , 2017

Bayer launches new snacking cucumber brand

Bayer hopes to make its mark on the growing convenience foods market with the new snacking vegetable brand 'Minigustos'.

February 10 , 2017

South African farmer develops 'Tree Hog' unit for more efficient irrigation

Could a simple injection molded plastic unit be a lifesaver for farmers struggling under the ongoing drought?

February 09 , 2017

Size profile may boost 2017 Chilean apple deal, says Fedefruta head

Antonio Walker says the Chilean apple crop may be 5% higher year-on-year, but the fruit could be smaller with less color.

February 02 , 2017

Indian table grape exporters upbeat as campaign gets underway

Exporters based in a major growing region say weather conditions have boosted crop quality this year, and expect a strong campaign in the European market.

February 02 , 2017

NAFTA rejig may bring opportunities, says Canadian produce rep

CPMA president Ron Lemaire believes renegotiations could help put significant industry issues on the table.

February 02 , 2017

Rains to render some Peruvian table grapes unfit for export

The damage would have been much worse if an unusual, "radical" weather phenomenon occurred two weeks earlier.

February 01 , 2017

South Africa: Winds and hail hit banana, avocado production in Limpopo

A banana industry representative says prices could increase by up to 20% in the local market over the coming months due to reduced volumes.

January 31 , 2017

"Significant bewilderment" for Mexican exporters over U.S. situation

While a weaker peso could help compensate some losses, growers are very worried about the trade relationship between both countries and will look for alternative markets where possible.

January 31 , 2017

Freshmax CEO denies group is for sale

Peter Ellis claims reports of a sale are just "speculation" but he can "never say never to anything".

January 30 , 2017