'World's first' automatic mango harvester developed in Australia

The prototype achieved 75% efficiency in automatically identifying and picking fruit in view during its first field trials at Yepoon, says Australia's Central Queensland University.

May 16 , 2019

The global blueberry industry gathering in British Columbia, Canada

The International Blueberry Organization Summit is hosted by the BC Blueberry Council in Canada and will take place in Richmond, Vancouver, from June 24-26.

May 16 , 2019

Chilean kiwifruit volumes forecast down 15% this season

A year-on-year drop of around 5% had been anticipated earlier this year, but Chilean Kiwifruit Committee president Carlos Cruzat recently said that volumes will likely be up to 15% lower.

May 16 , 2019

U.S.: Northwest cherry crop set to be area's "third-largest ever"

The five-state Northwest cherry growing region is projected to harvest 24.9 million 20-pound boxes this year, according to recent packinghouse and grower reports.

May 15 , 2019

California: Citrus greening identified again on Riverside property

The devastating disease has been identified on the same property in California's Riverside County where it was previously found, marking the first time it has been found in the area since 2017.

May 15 , 2019

U.S.: Late season Ruby Frost apple variety gives retailers "distinct market advantage"

The variety performs best in terms of flavor months after harvest, right when other varieties are starting to lose their 'pop', says United Apple Sales' international account manager. 

May 15 , 2019

Colombian avocados are the business

The World Avocado Congress will this year take place in a country that has seen monumental growth with the fruit over the last decade.

May 15 , 2019

U.S.: "Major storms" to strike California, threatening cherry and stonefruit crops

The storms are anticipated to hit the San Joaquin Valley's growing areas on Wednesday night and again on Sunday, bringing rainfall and cooler temperatures - the state's coastal growing regions are also likely to be hit these days.

May 14 , 2019

Spain's largest avocado cooperative expands into Portugal

The Malaga-based Trops organization will soon start to build facilities in Tavira, where it will pack fruit grown on around 1,500 hectares in Portugal next season.

May 14 , 2019

Grapes in Charts: U.S. market has seen flat volumes and falling prices

The charts show that volumes from the U.S. market's five main origins have remained relatively steady over the last several years, with prices on a slightly downward trend.

May 14 , 2019