U.S.: Researcher sees potential for Oregon table grape industry growth

A researcher doesn't expect Oregon to compete with California at a high level, but says table grapes could be a "good addition to the local fruit market."

March 24 , 2017

Range of weather factors hit Peruvian pomegranate crop

This will however be the first year for Ruby Fresh selling both whole Peruvian and Argentine pomegranates in the U.S. market.

March 24 , 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

Bananas the main fruit crop victim from Peruvian torrential rain

While floodwaters have prevented many growers from accessing fields to pick fruit, if conditions don't improve soon it could take some farms up to six months to recover.

March 21 , 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

Photo Gallery: Allesbeste's avocado trellising trials

Those with a keen eye and knowledge of avocado production will be able to make their own interpretations of these photos from South Africa.

March 13 , 2017

Fresh Fruit TV: Can avocados be trellised like apples?

With an avocado variety that lends itself to trellising, tests so far have shown higher packouts but there are still many lessons to be learned from the experiment.

March 13 , 2017

Video: An avocado tree that may be apt for trellising

March 09 , 2017

Smart packaging innovations to cut waste

From tactile ink that gives packaging a craft-like feel, to permeable fresh produce buckets, Dutch company Van der Windt tries to keep pace with the world's leading packaging solutions ideas.

March 09 , 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