Ardo acquires majority stake in VLM Foods, Compañia Frutera La Paz

The leading European frozen food company says it now has a strong North American platform.

September 08 , 2017

Spain's Provedo eyes growth for stonefruit varieties in U.S., South Africa

The company has traditionally been focused on peaches and nectarines, but is now looking at plum-apricot crosses.

August 31 , 2017

NZ: NutriKiwi partners make capital investments to boost Australia-focused JV

“One of our competitive edges is we only export Class A fruit to Australia," says a representative.

August 21 , 2017

Opinion: Pros and cons of club varieties

"With over 80 apple breeding programs around the world, the branded new variety scene will become a very crowded place," says John Winton of AgFirst.

August 14 , 2017

The new blackberries bewitching British buyers

We take a look at the new varieties marketed by leading berry companies which are helping lift purchasing patterns amongst U.K. consumers.

August 09 , 2017

Aussie banana industry buys time with "world's best practice" in TR4 containment

ABGC chair Stephen Lowe discusses the plan ahead for slowing the spread of Panama Disease TR4, and why it's so important to allow affected farmers the option to still trade fruit.

August 03 , 2017

South African avocado exporter "blown away" by EU green-skinned demand

A representative of ZZ2 said high prices in Europe this season did not compensate for the significant reduction in volume.

August 02 , 2017

New sweet plum variety developed in Chile

Sweet Pekeetah is aimed at exports the Chinese market while researchers also have commercial ambitions to grow the new cultivar in North America and Europe.

July 31 , 2017

South African macadamia nut processor to greatly expand capacity

A phenonemal increase in production is expected from South Africa in the near future, along with a decrease in demand for in-shell nuts from China.

July 26 , 2017

The Ogg Blogg: A visit to Bogotá's Paloquemao Market

Fresh Fruit Portal editor Matt Ogg walks you through the Colombian capital's Paloquemao Market, where giant guanabanas (soursops) reign supreme alongside a colorful range of produce.