Australia: Chinese investment company buys two melon farms for US$20M

The purchase, which involves a company owned by Hong Kong's richest man, is reported to be one of the most significant horticultural deals in the Northern Territory's history.

November 27 , 2018

Frieda's releases produce trend predictions for 2019

Frieda’s Specialty Produce says its 'trendologists' have had a "high rate of success" at spotting what's going to be hot.

November 27 , 2018

Australia turns back stink bug-infested ship

Australian authorities have taken a firm stance to keep out a pest that could put the country's US$8.7 billion horticultural industry at risk.

November 27 , 2018

Blueberries in Charts: Chile fetches high opening prices, but how might the season play out?

With prices in October closing out at the highest level since 2015, this article explores what kind of scenario we might expect of Chile in the coming months.

November 27 , 2018

Chinese scientists make breakthrough identifying kiwifruit fungi

Researchers have recently identified three key fungi that can kill fruit, destroy flavor and reduce production.

November 27 , 2018

Chile to make movie about cherries amid China success

The movie, which will be called El Color de las Cerezas [The Color of Cherries], will tell the story of a Chinese man who falls in love with a young woman at a Chilean orchard.

November 27 , 2018

Hortinvest seeks partners for high-tech cherry projects in NZ

Central Otago-based Hortinvest Limited is making the most of strong global cherry demand with plans to set up two 80-hectare cherry orchard projects to be planted over the next two years. 

November 26 , 2018

Australia: USDA forecasts 18% rise in table grape production

It attributed the increase to more favorable weather conditions, higher yields and a larger harvest area.

November 26 , 2018

Chile forecasts 17% export uptick as season gets underway

Total losses from the recent hail storm are expected to be around 7%, with export volumes to be reduced by around 3%.

November 26 , 2018

More Aussie growers gear up for China-bound cherry exports with large crop in the wings

“I really do expect there to be volume exports from all states this season, and it’s going to be a dramatic change to the cherry landscape in Australia,” said the president of Cherry Growers Australia.

November 24 , 2018