Ferrero to boost Chilean hazelnut plantings in 2017

An industry head has highlighted the significant growth of the Chilean hazelnut industry, which has jumped from 700 hectares in 2000 to 18,000 hectares today.

December 07 , 2016

NZ: Zespri board approves new NZ$40M office building

"Zespri has well and truly outgrown our existing building as the organisation has grown to support our industry’s rapid progress," says the company's CFO.

December 07 , 2016

Australia: Major gene bank project aims to revive pomegranate industry

In an effort to revive the fledgling industry, PomPersia is propagating a plethora of varieties and plans to become a conglomerate of 200 growers by 2025.

December 06 , 2016

Don Limón launches new brand for Mexican strawberries

The Germany-based company is launching the new brand with a focus on the U.S. market.

December 06 , 2016

NZ makes 'breakthrough' in fight against bee parasite

Strong progress has been made in researching how to combat a pathogen that has had a 'notable impact on hives' in the U.S. and China.

December 06 , 2016

Mahindra Agri Solutions buys majority stake in OFD Holding BV

The move into Europe, Asia, South America and Africa forms part of Mahindra's strategy to be one of the world's top players in the table grape trade.

December 06 , 2016

South East Asia bucks trend for South African Valencia orange exports

Shipments to the region picked up despite a drastic drop in total volume and a season that finished five weeks earlier than normal.

December 05 , 2016

U.S. lifts ban on Spanish pepper imports

Spanish exporters will once again be able to ship fresh peppers to the U.S. market after an almost year-long absence.

December 05 , 2016

SAG strike eats into Chilean cherimoya deal

Exports from one of Chile's two cherimoya shippers were far lower than hoped for this year as a strike by public sector workers meant the facilities were not inspected.

December 05 , 2016

Australia: Costa Group to buy Avocado Ridge

One of Australia's leading avocado marketers has made its first major step towards vertical integration of the crop.

December 05 , 2016