Zespri renames red kiwifruit ahead of volume ramp-up in 2022

Commercialized in December 2019 and initially marketed as Zespri Red during the sales trials, the rebranded fruit will be available in commercial volumes for the first time in 2022 in New Zealand, Singapore, Japan and China.

October 15 , 2021

Mexican avocado production to fall in 2021-22

The country is expected to produce 2.33 million metric tons (MMT) between July 2021 and June 2022, following a record volume year in the previous season.

October 15 , 2021

Mangos the size of soccer balls are harvested in Colombia

Liliana Garnica Ruíz has the giant mango crops on her farm and the fruit was from organic crops that use a process based on soil improvement.

October 11 , 2021

GEM-Pack & Red Blossom Berries merge to build on strengths

After four years of collaborating on cultivation and sales partnerships, the companies realized their common philosophies and shared production priorities created a productive and powerful team.

October 11 , 2021

The Brazilian Apple Project launches at Fruit Attraction

During the exclusive event at Fruit Attraction, the three apple varieties, Luiza, Venice and Isadora dubbed the '3 Sisters' were presented by Rivoira Giovanni & Figli and available for tasting.

October 11 , 2021

Terra Exports launches new avocado label called 'Avolicious'

Terra Exports has launched its own, in-house brand of avocados called Avolicious that has been "well received" by customers.

October 08 , 2021

Fruit Attraction in photos: Day two

The second day of Fruit Attraction 2021 saw even bigger crowds than the first, with a lively atmosphere in all the event's pavilions.

October 07 , 2021

ProHass opens modern avocado post-harvest laboratory with university

Peru has opened a post-harvest laboratory for Hass avocado to bolster its knowledge of the specific fruit as well as the various production areas throughout the country.

October 07 , 2021

Llusar acquires Naranjas Torres, creates largest Spanish premium citrus group

Llusar and Naranjas Torres have merged to create the largest Spanish premium citrus group, with a combined annual turnover of €130 million.

October 07 , 2021

Taylor Farms hires former Ocean Mist Farms CEO

In this new role at the company, Pezzini will oversee Taylor Farms’ 42,000 crop acre internal growing and harvesting operations including Mission Ranches, Seco Packing, and Big Valley Labor.

October 06 , 2021