Pomaexpo showcases new apple varieties in Chile

While conditions have meant Chile hasn't had the best year for coloring in apples, a recent event in Talca was a vibrant display of colorful diversity in new varieties.

June 12 , 2017

Argentina: No U.S. inspections yet for Tucumán packhouses, says San Miguel

"We voluntarily said we were going to export just to the Northeast ports," added Lucas Méndez.

June 07 , 2017

Peruvian fruit industry unscathed by earthquake, claims mango sector chief

Earthquakes are common along the Ring of Fire, and fortunately the latest one in Peru hasn't had major effects on the fruit industry and more importantly, human life.

June 07 , 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

NZ: "There are no silver bullets" in organic apple farming, says Bostock exec

David Brasell gives us a look at how New Zealand's organic apple industry is changing, and the positive response received from markets.

April 27 , 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

Sustainability underscores new branding for Sun World

The table grape grower-marketer has launched the brand promise "Better Farms. Better Flavor.” in the lead-up to Earth Day on April 22.

April 17 , 2017

Delays for Peruvian Satsuma mandarin campaign

Coloring issues echo the situation faced by Peru's pomegranate growers, and peak exports will likely be running late as a result.

April 07 , 2017

'Relatively poor' U.S. market for Florida tomatoes amid peak Mexican imports

Reggie Brown alleges a tomato agreement with Mexico has been 'circumvented' this season.

April 06 , 2017

Australian grower pioneers automatic retractable roof for new cherry plantings

The 'Rolls-Royce of systems' may involve a large investment, but Tim Reid is hopeful that by protecting the crop from weather factors and allowing for market entry at the end of the season it will soon start to pay for itself.

March 27 , 2017