China approves Philippine Hass avocado import protocol

Although the number of countries eligible to send avocados to China has increased rapidly, Philippine avocado exports only totaled US$1.2m last year

December 10 , 2019

New Zealand: Northland iwi community plants 20 hectare avocado orchard

Indigenous community NgāiTakoto, an iwi tribe of New Zealand, said its avocado orchard is part of a larger plan to expand iwi leadership in agribusiness.

December 10 , 2019

U.S.: New strawberry variety released by USDA

The new variety, which has high sweetness and moderate tartness, is good for growers in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern parts of the U.S.

December 09 , 2019

Apeel avocados debut in Europe through Nature's Pride

Apeel avocados rolled-out in stores in Europe, this demonstrates Europe's "commitment to addressing our planet’s massive food waste crisis," said Apeel CEO.

December 09 , 2019

Spanish mangoes: Lower production, adapting to competitive market

Meanwhile, the Spanish mango industry expects to see growth in upcoming years as its new trees come into harvest.

December 09 , 2019

Robinson Fresh aims to solve key challenge and drive sales with innovative avocado packaging

The company's VP of Global Sourcing speaks about a trial of new avocado packaging that provides pieces of fruit at different stages of ripeness.

December 06 , 2019

Kenyan avocado exports face difficulties with new China access

Six months after Kenyan avocados got access to China, some are criticizing the deal as only one in 100 farmers was approved through China's strict protocol.

December 02 , 2019

Biman Bangladesh airlines looks to restart fruit, vegetable export flights

Following a ban in 2016 that caused the carrier to halt fruit and vegetable exports to Europe, Biman Bangladesh announces a plan to start shipping soon.

November 28 , 2019

Opinion: Opportunities abound for international produce in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

John Giles Promar International gives an overview of the Saudi Arabian port city, a "melting pot" of international produce that imports from all around the world.

November 27 , 2019

U.S.: Dave Wilson Nursery acquires Fredriks Nursery

Dave Wilson Nursery said the move will provide growth for its potted tree division by expanding climate controlled greenhouses.

November 26 , 2019