Mexico upgrades phytosanitary status of Chiapas mango growers

Mango farms covering 400,000 hectares are to benefit from Mexican authorities declaring an area to have a low prevalence of fruit fly.

August 26 , 2015

New South African apple discovery set to make big bucks

"Deep in its soul a Gala is an unstable varietal," says a Tru-Cape grower, who has used this fact to his benefit.

August 26 , 2015

U.S. apple industry expects production below USDA forecast

Weather-related issues have led the U.S. Apple Association to expect less fruit than official forecasts, but the crop is still looking healthy.

August 25 , 2015

Germany: Rewe Group invests €1M+ in sustainable banana production

German retailer Rewe has pledged funding for environmental and social projects around Costa Rican and Panamanian banana farms.

August 25 , 2015

Unifrutti establishes 2,600ha Philippine banana farm

A US$79 million investment by a Unifrutti affiliate company is said to be the largest ever in the Philippine province of Maguindanao.

August 25 , 2015

Colombia to send first dragon fruit shipment to South Korea

With treatment facilities up and running, Asoppitaya is set to export to a new lucrative market this week while it also seeks out fresh opportunities from Europe and an eventual U.S. market opening.

August 24 , 2015

Australia: TR4 spreads on quarantined banana farm

The destruction of 210 Panama disease-infested banana plants on a Queensland farm was not enough to contain the destructive fungus.

August 24 , 2015

Israeli organic sea lettuce lines make a splash

Arava Export Growers is negotiating with U.K. and German retailers to sell its nutrient-packed seaweed grown in offshore 'eco pools'.

August 24 , 2015

Argentina develops post-harvest technique to boost cherry shelf life

By employing a treatment normally used for climacteric fruits, Argentine cherry exporters hope to reach new Asian and Middle Eastern markets.

August 20 , 2015

Mexican papaya exports up 126% since 2012

A growing number of Mexican papaya growers becoming certified has helped the industry see substantial growth.

August 20 , 2015