Chinese Su pear exporter eyes European expansion

The Chinese Ya pear is better known in the European market, but one large exporter from a major production region is hoping to boost exports of the more niche Su pear.

June 27 , 2018

Strawberries in Charts: The king of berries sees its biggest month ever

"The response to the massive surge in volumes is reflected in the lowest prices we’ve seen in May in the last four years."

June 26 , 2018

First red-flesh Kissabel apples harvested in Southern Hemisphere

Ifored consortium members including Unifrutti, Dutoit, and Montague have picked the first fruit being grown under trials, amid hopes of a commercial crop within three years.

June 25 , 2018

First bananas grown on New Zealand plantation

The east coast of New Zealand's North Island reportedly has the perfect climate for a burgeoning banana industry.

June 20 , 2018

U.K.: Tesco to sell green South African lemons amid low Spanish supplies

The retailer said that another reason behind its lifting of color quality specifications was to help cut down on food waste in the home by to an extra two days shelf life.

June 13 , 2018

Walmart sells majority of Brazil unit

Shares in Walmart rose more than 2 percent, with analysts saying the deal allows the company to focus on more promising markets.

June 07 , 2018

Global strawberry market continues to expand, report finds

The report's findings include a rise in production from all key producing countries and an increase in imports to the U.S.

June 04 , 2018

Spain: Planasa launches new strawberry variety

The variety is said to stand out due to its precociousness, productivity and disease tolerance.

May 23 , 2018

IFG seedless grape varieties get PLU approval

The fruit breeder has six new PLU codes which it says are placed into two categories - Core and Novelty - to capture the unique characteristics of its variety offering.

May 18 , 2018

New late mandarin variety launched in Spain

"It is the latest variety of all," said ASOVAV general secretary Javier Sellés of the new cultivar Spring Sunshine.

April 23 , 2018