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

ProHass: Further reductions likely for Peruvian avocado forecast

The total volume will still be higher than last season despite flood effects; some will just need to leave fruit on trees for longer.

April 21 , 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

"Tsumaya O Bulele": Maluma South Africa launched for avocado marketing

Production is ramping up for the group's eponymous variety in South Africa, but the new voluntary marketing club may include other cultivars in the future.

March 20 , 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

Innovation: Edipeel prolongs fruit shelf life, reduces spoilage

Using plant waste from fruit and vegetable production, Apeel Sciences has found a way to further the freshness and shelf life of the crops themselves.

March 07 , 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

Westfalia’s global avocado rise

From new business operations in Peru and the U.S. to production trials in Asia, the South Africa-based company is expanding its international presence.

February 23 , 2017