Italy: Abate Fetel pear volumes to drop after hailstorm

Losses of around 39,000MT of pears are anticipated after adverse weather struck northern Italy earlier this month.

September 16 , 2015

Australia: Tasmania aims high in China amid media spotlight

Tasmania's plans for China include collaborations with retailers to market cherries and an airport expansion to allow direct flights.

September 15 , 2015

Iranian pomegranate production could hit a million tons this season

The world's leading pomegranate producer is gearing up for the next season, with expectations to resume sales in South Korea.

September 15 , 2015

Researchers on the hunt for hardier auber-genes

Finding an eggplant that holds up to the effects of climate change is the aim of a breeding program involving Spain, Sri Lanka and Côte d'Ivoire.

September 15 , 2015

Opinion: Farmers who look after soils are the doctors of the future

"We need to fight like "Robin Food" against the idea that the consumer is a neanderthal who is only interested in the lowest price," says Eosta's Volkert Engelsman.

September 14 , 2015

U.S. stonefruit exports see declines across the board

While exports of U.S. stonefruit shrunk this year, a higher proportion of volumes were shipped to Asia.

September 14 , 2015

U.K.: Cooking trends inspire pomegranate purchases at Waitrose

An influence from Peruvian and Persian cuisine is said to be driving pomegranate sales at a high-end British supermarket chain.

September 14 , 2015

Brazil steps up fight against fruit fly with major investment

Brazil hopes it can indirectly boost domestic fruit consumption and exports by investing US$34 million in a pest control program.

September 14 , 2015

Australian blueberry cooperative to trial exports this season

OzGroup Co-op is investing US$8.5 million in a new packing facility to keep up with greater blueberry supply in the coming years.

September 11 , 2015

Australia: Costa Group makes shift to substrate blueberry production

Growing blueberries in pot plants has become a priority for ASX-listed Costa Group, which is also applying the method in China.

September 11 , 2015