Warmer winter effects may cut NZ kiwifruit volume further in 2017

It is still early days for any definitive forecast, but New Zealand's national kiwifruit grower body has given a preliminary picture of how the crop might look.

January 11 , 2017

State of the Market - Week 1, 2017

High volumes of California red seedless grapes in the U.S. market made for a difficult scenario for imported fruit in week 1.

January 11 , 2017

Spanish persimmon production set to double within three years

As an increasing number of Spanish citrus growers turn their attention to persimmons, the industry is looking further afield than Europe to export its fruit.

January 11 , 2017

U.S.: Volumes rise for Giumarra's imported Mystic Treat grapes

Giumarra's Craig Uchizono says he feels there are 'promotional opportunities abound' for the grapes that are now arriving from Chile.

January 10 , 2017

Italy's Origine Group launches Sweeki kiwifruit brand in China

The first container of Sweeki-branded fruit was recently imported to Guangzhou, and more consignments are on the way to the market.

January 10 , 2017

Alaskan containerized hydroponics win prestigious farming award

The brains behind an "Arctic ready" hydroponic, mobile system for producing fresh vegetables have won the American Farm Bureau Federation's Entrepreneur of the Year Award.

January 10 , 2017

Florida: APHIS expands citrus black spot quarantine zone

The decision was made after survey samples tested positive to the disease in two counties.

January 09 , 2017

Stockton's biofungicide gains Chinese approval

The head of the Israeli company says the registration of Timorex Gold in China will help the government reduce chemical pesticide and fertilizer usage.

January 09 , 2017

California Giant boosts Oxnard strawberry acreage

California Giant Berry Farms has highlighted its optimism about a "more normal winter weather pattern" in the Golden State, while a move to new strawberry varieties is set to bolster the company's offering.

January 09 , 2017

Mexican exec to lead world's top fresh multi-berry producer

Reiter Affiliated Companies (RAC), which grows Driscoll's proprietary varieties around the world, has appointed Hector Lujan as its new CEO.

January 09 , 2017