NZ horticultural exports to rise 16% in 2015-16

The kiwifruit industry's recovery and rising pome fruit production are two key aspects behind expected export revenues of NZ$4.8 billion.

December 17 , 2015

State of the Market - Week 50, 2015

The U.S. Hass avocado market is reported to be strengthening in the run-up to Christmas and New Year.

December 16 , 2015

South Africa trials litchi shipment to the U.S

The South African litchi industry is said to be eyeing market access into China and India, as well as growth into the Middle East.

December 16 , 2015

AMC partners with Peruvian group to grow club grape varieties

Pedregal-Muñoz Farming will soon begin producing grape varieties partly developed by a California breeder, under a new joint venture with AMC.

December 16 , 2015

U.K.: Florette salad cultivation rises to reduce import reliance

Lambs' Lettuce has been cultivated on a significant scale for the first time in England through one of Florette's partners.

December 16 , 2015

U.S.: Bill introduced to help Florida growers hit by Oriental fruit fly

A bill introduced to Congress would make funds available from the Commodity Credit Corporation to affected producers in Miami-Dade County.

December 15 , 2015

U.S.: Freska to supply California avocados via Harvest Time acquisition

Freska plans to boost Harvest Time's volumes and capabilities, with a potential expansion into northern California on the cards.

December 15 , 2015

EU table grape market situation "completely different" for southern supply

Table grape promotions will be underway over the coming weeks in what Exsa Europe's Eddy Kreukniet hopes will mean a better rotation for South African fruit.

December 15 , 2015

Spain: Uvasdoce relaunches 'Solidarity Grapes' in cancer fight

A Spanish producer is to donate some of the profits from a special grape line to cancer research this festive season.

December 15 , 2015

Indian grape industry aims for record exports in 2015-16

Harvesting has begun in some vineyards in Nashik, where more growers are registering for exports this year.

December 14 , 2015