Australia "breaking new ground" with tropical fruit export plan development

"Partnering with New Zealand to extend our supply window could certainly bring decent returns to Aussie growers."

May 16 , 2018

Ghana encourages avocado investment from Israel

“We have the land, water and personnel," Ghana's agriculture minister said.

May 16 , 2018

State of the Market - Week 19, 2018

The U.S. market for Granny Smith and Gala apples remained slow in week 19, with the high local supply limiting demand for imports.

May 16 , 2018

Chilean nectarine, peach exports rose by 11% during 2017-18

Peach exports saw much sharper growth than nectarines, according to ASOEX.

May 16 , 2018

U.S.: Sun World grape category director to retire

"This season will be a game changer, and Sun World is poised for success today and the years to come."

May 15 , 2018

U.S.: Giumarra prepares for increased volumes of NZ Lemonade apples

First shipments of the apple will arrive at the end of May on both the West and the East Coasts, with the season to run through August.

May 15 , 2018

Chile: Pink Lady apples aim to conquer domestic winter market

Chile is the world's third-largest producer, behind Italy and France, and this year expects to produce some 75,000 metric tons (MT) of the apple.

May 15 , 2018

U.S.: POM Wonderful launches new health campaign

The humorous new ads feature a man living with a live dolphin impaled through his chest, who doesn’t let his “health scare” slow him down.

May 15 , 2018

Total Produce hires mergers & acquisitions expert

The development comes following a series of mergers and acquisitions over recent years.

May 14 , 2018

Chile: Spotted wing drosophila found in Maule region

A control zone 4km around the point of detection in Colbún has now been established.

May 14 , 2018