South Africa: Major table grape packhouse to be built through new JV

Two growers have teamed up to plant a range of proprietary varieties across 140 hectares in the Western Cape.

October 26 , 2016

Chile scores Chinese nectarine market access

First it was Australia. Now another Southern Hemisphere fruit exporter has gained access to the lucrative Chinese nectarine market.

October 25 , 2016

Del Monte faces delays in Panama banana production investment

There is currently an 'agreement in principle' between Panama and Del Monte, under which the company will invest at least US$100 million over seven years.

October 25 , 2016

Russia ends produce ban on Bosnia and Herzegovina

Rosselkhoznadzor cited "high phytosanitary risk" last August when the ban was imposed on fruit and vegetable imports.

October 25 , 2016

Early fig season causes problems for Turkish exporters

A major Turkish fig company says European supermarkets were not prepared for the peak volumes that came 15-20 days earlier than normal this year.

October 25 , 2016

South Africa 'unlocking' blueberry investment funds

Trevor McKenzie says the arrival of low chill genetics has been a key factor in the 'exponential increase' in blueberry plantings over the last two years.

October 24 , 2016

Photo Gallery: Specialty Mexican produce on display

We show just some of the artistic displays and niche products that were on show at PMA Fresh Summit.

October 24 , 2016

U.S.: Rambutans "becoming more mainstream", says HLB Specialties exec

With a new approach to the exotic fruit, HLB Specialties is finding more interest in rambutans from retailers.

October 24 , 2016

NZ: Seeka undergoes rebrand to reflect produce diversity

Chief executive Michael Franks says the company now does a lot more than simply grow and export kiwifruit.

October 24 , 2016

South Africa: Citrogold launches new mandarin hybrid

Further hectarage allocations of the Leanri will only be made in 2020 and will depend on the market response to the variety.

October 24 , 2016