Australian grape exports surpass half billion dollar mark for first time

The Australian Table Grapes Association explained that growth in Japan's market has especially been incredible: “We are now the biggest Southern Hemisphere supplier to that country.”

August 28 , 2019

Greenyard sees profit recovery, expects positive H1

Greenyard says it expects the first half-year EBITDA to land in the range of EUR 43m-45m. This is a sharp recovery versus the previous half-year, which finished at almost half of this figure.

August 28 , 2019

Scientists discover key to increasing crop yields in salty farmlands

"With what we've found, lands that are now unable to sustain plant life due to high salinity could once again be used for crops," says scientist.

August 28 , 2019

U.S.: Louisiana grapefruit wins world record for size, weight

The giant fruit beat the previous record-holder, a seven-pound one-ounce grapefruit from Brazil that had held the title since 2006.

August 27 , 2019

U.S.: Amazon joins Walmart in reporting Tesla solar panel fire

While Tesla has called the Amazon fire an “isolated event", a Business Insider report claims that Tesla was aware of problems related to its solar panels since the summer of 2018.

August 27 , 2019

JBT and SmartWash Solutions to bring fresh-cut food safety technology to Europe

With their new partnership, they will bring an innovative combination of science, technology and engineering to fresh-cut produce processors in Europe, says JBT.

August 27 , 2019

Costco China bombarded with huge crowds upon debut

Customers reportedly fought over discounted products at Costco's first physical store in China. There was such a frenzy that it had to suspend operations.

August 27 , 2019

U.S.: Washington blueberry grower drums up support to block 50% wage increase

If the sharp wage increase for blueberry pickers should remain intact, Zirkle Fruit pointed to two future possibilities for the industry: greater use of automation and a change in which varieties are farmed.

August 27 , 2019

U.S.: Growers of famed 'long-necked' avocado have plenty more surprises up their sleeves

"Other interesting varieties are purple avocados, which are beautifully colored, and Brogden avocados, which have edible smooth thin skin," says the farm's co-founder.

August 27 , 2019

Pears in Charts: What will Washington's season look like?

Coming off a season that saw a 15% year-on-year rise in volume, Washington is forecasting supply levels that could lead to greater volatility this season.

August 27 , 2019