U.S.: More rain coming to California

Despite indications a few days ago that the U.S. state of California might be out of the rain cycle, new storms have developed over the past few days.

March 29 , 2019

NZ: 'Serious pest' affecting avocado trees discovered in Auckland

The wood-boring granulate ambrosia beetle has been detected in four Auckland areas since late February, according to Biosecurity New Zealand.

March 29 , 2019

State of the Market - Week 12, 2019

In Europe in week 12, stonefruit prices fell while table grape prices remained flat and blueberry prices registered an increase.

March 29 , 2019

U.S.: Gotham Greens expands into New England with high-tech greenhouse

The greenhouse will create around 60 permanent jobs and is expected to begin operations in early fall 2019, providing a year-round supply of leafy greens to the region.

March 29 , 2019

The Biocontrol Brief: Aliens (aka parasitoids) versus predators

In this instalment, UAV-IQ discusses the benefits of two of the five main categories of "beneficials" used in biological control.

March 28 , 2019

Ethical Trading Initiative terminates Fyffes' membership

Fyffes’ initial suspension in May 2018 followed formal complaints made over the treatment of workers at its Suragroh farm business in Honduras.

March 28 , 2019

Australia: Massive hail storm rips through NSW avocado orchard

The hailstorm is believed to be one of the biggest natural disasters to hit a single avocado orchard in Australia.

March 27 , 2019

NZ: New method doubles Envy apple yields, boosts SunGold kiwifruit quality

The technique developed by Plant & Food Research, which involves optimized canopy management and tree architecture, is also said to have eliminated biennial bearing trees and is being trialed on Envy orchards around the world.

March 27 , 2019

Police uncover huge Italian 'kiwigate' scandal

Investigators say they have uncovered a €6 million scam in which huge volumes of Italian kiwifruit were passed off as more expensive French-grown fruit.

March 27 , 2019

Avocados in Charts: Market jumps US$5 in one week on California shortfall

California shipments through last week only added up to 7% of the volume for that same time period in 2018, but a potential market opportunity window for the state is approaching.

March 27 , 2019