U.S.: POM Wonderful's aril business growth "on fire"

Strong momentum is building for the leading company's aril and juice brands.

September 22 , 2017

Pistachio sales approaching almonds in snacking, says Wonderful exec

Wonderful Pistachios has shelled out big to achieve increased brand recognition and record market share in the category.

July 28 , 2017

Sub-tropical production makes winter raspberries possible in Australia

New growing methods, varieties and regions have opened up new opportunities for the crop in Australia with an almost year-round supply.

July 06 , 2017

Nicaraguan banana exporter enjoys switch from U.S. to EU

The change has been quite abrupt, as grower-exporters like Caipsa look to aggressively expand what to date has been a fairly niche industry.

July 03 , 2017

Grupo Molina pioneers new state for Mexican table grape industry

Once completed the project could have a harvest capacity of 10 million boxes in an ideal market window for the United States.

June 12 , 2017

Maluma avocado hits the gas to catch up with Hass

One of the pioneers of Hass avocados in Spain believes the cultivar could eventually be displaced by the South African-developed Maluma.

May 02 , 2017

Exotic fruits put Prime Tropics in prime spot for Guatemalan growth

After making the switch from coffee to rambutans with a heavy focus on the U.S. market, the Guatemalan grower is expanding into achacha and finger limes with Europe now also in its sights.

March 22 , 2017

Israeli herb growers expand production in Kenya

"They are cheaper, they can supply all year around and because of the climate in Kenya, it’s a very good location for the herb," says Avi Kadan.

March 09 , 2017

South Africa: Maluma Day to challenge avocado sector's "convenient" position

While named after Allesbeste Nursery's increasingly popular variety, the Maluma Day is also about reflection on growing and handling techniques to improve outcomes for all types of avocados.

March 08 , 2017

Costa Rican produce association accuses pineapple exporter of organic fraud

Organic grower group Canagro is at odds with Grupo Valle Verde, which had an organic export suspension lifted in December and claims it has been subject to accusations driven by "private interest".

February 24 , 2017