Tasmanian researcher investigates delicate balance for raspberry shelf life

A PhD Candidate at Australia's Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) is testing the efficacy of packaging and processing for extending the shelf life of a very fragile and perishable fruit.

March 22 , 2019

NZ: MPI issues positive update on fruit fly controls in Auckland

Two of the three affected suburbs have now been officially declared free of breeding fruit fly populations.

March 21 , 2019

State of the Market - Week 11, 2019

Arrivals of Indian supply led to slight price declines for white seedless grapes in the European market.

March 21 , 2019

Driscoll's takes California Berry Cultivars (CBC) to court

Driscoll's has filed legal action against a berry breeder alleging patent infringement and conversion of its proprietary strawberry varieties.

March 21 , 2019

Chile edges closer to Vietnamese market access for apples, cherries

After the Vietnamese market was suspended for Chilean fruit in 2015, table grape access was quickly regained and now two more commodities may follow suit after years of negotiations.

March 21 , 2019

Australian veggie exports jump in 2018

Australian fresh vegetable exports rose by 11.4% last year with Singapore retaining its spot as the leading market, while high growth rates were seen for potatoes, onions, broccoli and cauliflower.

March 19 , 2019

Could early sweet apple 'Posy' herald rosy future for NZ growers?

In a launch that has been 20 years in the making, two New Zealand apple growers have made the first shipments of a new apple variety they hope will take the Chinese market by storm.

March 19 , 2019

Argentina leads the way in organic pome fruit exports to the EU

Argentine pome fruit growers are reaping the benefits of organic fruit demand in the European Union, positioning themselves as the leading suppliers outside the community.

March 18 , 2019

Spanish growers ring alarm bells over citrus greening

The Spanish citrus industry has demanded immediate steps to prevent the spread of an insect known to carry huanglongbing (HLB), a disease it claims could have "almost apocalyptic" impacts on the sector.

March 18 , 2019

Aussie produce industry sets ambitious goals for sustainable packaging

A new group representing Australia's leading fresh fruit and vegetable companies has set a goal to make produce packaging 100% recyclable.

March 18 , 2019