High expectations for Israeli avocado season in Europe

One major Israeli grower is increasing its 2,100 hectares of avocado production by up to 15% a year to keep up with demand.

September 12 , 2016

Australia: Piñata Farms picks first substrate strawberries

Queensland has had a tough strawberry season this year but a new growing method offers fresh optimism for one of the state's top growers.

September 12 , 2016

Chile: Honeycrisp apple difficult but "worth it", says agronomist

Chilean growers have found a ready market for Honeycrisp apples in North America where a price premium has so far justified the effort.

September 12 , 2016

The Hass Horn: Numerous factors lead to undersupplied U.S. avocado market

Avi Crane has forecast U.S. avocado consumption within five years to be in the region of 4 billion pounds.

September 12 , 2016

Chile: Hortifrut profits rise 26% in H1

Several factors including delayed harvests and improved pricing helped push up profits at Hortifrut in the first half.

September 09 , 2016

Argentina: Severe frosts hit key cherry-growing area

One grower expects production in Mendoza's Uco Valley to be greatly affected after experiencing temperatures well below freezing.

September 09 , 2016

U.S: AgroFresh launches novel sensor technology

AgroFresh Solutions and a start-up company have co-developed sensors to monitor ethylene and 1-MCP levels in refrigerated and CA storage rooms.

September 09 , 2016

Peru: AGAP chief hopeful for new infrastructure boost

An upgraded airport in the horticultural hub of Ica is hotly anticipated by the Peruvian produce industry.

September 09 , 2016

Vietnamese mango exporter aims for multiple new markets in 2016-17

New access arrangements are expected very soon for Vietnamese mangoes in the U.S., Australia and Taiwan.

September 09 , 2016

Fyffes buys Canadian mushroom company for €41M

The acquisition of All Seasons Mushrooms follows on from Fyffe's initial foray into Canadian mushrooms in April this year.

September 08 , 2016