Australia: New CEO for AHEA

Dominic Jenkin has a diverse range of experience in the horticultural industry.

July 21 , 2016

Chile expects to double China-bound avocado exports

Even though Chile has had a cold winter, Juan Enrique Lazo says there have not been any serious frost damages to date and Hass avocado volumes will likely rise.

July 21 , 2016

U.S.: Oneonta pear harvest to kick off in August

Oneonta Starr Ranch Growers (OSRG) expects to soon be shipping "exceptional" pears.

July 20 , 2016

State of the Market - Week 28, 2016

Improved weather in China led to an increase in demand for lemons in week 28, but the situation was not so rosy in the U.S.

July 20 , 2016

U.S.: Stable start for Chilean orange season despite higher volume

Both Chile and South Africa have seen steady pricing for their oranges in the U.S. market at the start of the season.

July 20 , 2016

Murano strawberries gain traction in Benelux

CIV Consorzio Italiano Vivaisti is seeing strong demand from European growers and consumers for its patented varieties.

July 20 , 2016

U.S.: Chiquita buys Dallas cold storage facility

Chiquita has reportedly purchased the facility for just under US$20 million in a deal brokered by Colliers International.

July 20 , 2016

Can Colombia prove golden berries are not a Medfly host?

U.S.-bound exports could grow significantly if a research project between ICA and APHIS pays off.

July 19 , 2016

NZ: KVH looks at new "Far North" exclusion zone for Psa protection

Kiwifruit Vine Health has identified the opportunity to protect areas where new orchards have been established outside of Psa-infected zones.

July 19 , 2016

China to allow Chilean prunes in "natural condition"

The new protocol will mean Chile is allowed to send prunes that haven't been tenderized to China.

July 19 , 2016