Colombia develops export-focused golden berry varieties

A Colombian agricultural research institute hopes the first ever launch of physalis varieties will drive production and boost exports.

November 30 , 2016

Photo Gallery: Interpoma farm visit, Bronzolo

While the region's orchards may be small, what they lack in size they gain in productivity.

November 30 , 2016

State of the Market - Week 47, 2016

Cherry exports into the U.S. in week 47 were far higher than at same period during the last campaign.

November 30 , 2016

U.S.: NatureFresh picks first Ohio-grown TOMZ tomatoes

There may be few sunlight hours in the Midwest at the moment, but NatureFresh has just started harvesting speciality tomatoes from its new Ohio greenhouse.

November 29 , 2016

Chiquita banana voted one of Germany's most sustainable products

Chiquita's CEO says the award by a major German retail chain is a "confirmation that we are on track with our sustainability program".

November 29 , 2016

PMA A-NZ welcomes new directors

Representatives of New Zealand's T&G Global and Australia's Harris Farm will head up the Produce Marketing Association's Oceania division.

November 29 , 2016

Chile aims to tap into Chinese avocado market potential

With Chile's avocado exports to China set to more than double this season, an industry head gives us the low-down on the plans to boost market penetration and find new consumers.

November 29 , 2016

High prices boost Hortifrut's profits during 2016

The Chile-based berry multinational says its 35% profit rise was a result of high prices, good weather, and harvest delays toward the end of last year.

November 29 , 2016

Spanish avocado season off to sluggish start in Europe

The head of Sigfrido Fruits says prices in the Spanish market have been 'astronomical' over recent months, thanks in part to TV programs like MasterChef boosting consumption.

November 28 , 2016

South Africa: Litchi industry eyes future in Far Eastern markets

Derek Donkin says the industry is testing new cultuvars imported from the likes of Israel and Australia.

November 28 , 2016