U.K.: Promising robotic harvester shows broad application potential, including raspberries

A prototype robotic raspberry harvester developed by Fieldwork Robotics at the University of Plymouth has the potential to be reconfigured to pick a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables.

September 03 , 2018

Pink Lady and Bravo apples among the healthiest, study finds

Research carried out by the University of Western Australia (UWA) and Edith Cowan University (ECU) found the two apples are high in flavonoids.

August 31 , 2018

EU: Peach, nectarine volumes to decline but cherry production to soar

The drop in peach and nectarine production is attributed to a "long winter and a wet and cold spring."

August 31 , 2018

U.S: NMB forecasts rise in Ecuadorian mangoes, flat Brazilian volumes

Combined shipments from Mexico, Haiti, Brazil and Ecuador this year are expected to rise by a little over one million boxes year-on-year to 103.6 million boxes.

August 31 , 2018

NZ's largest farmer eyes move into kiwifruit, avocados

"It's an exciting time to be in agriculture. There are pressures but there's also a lot of diversification happening across the sector which we want to be part of."

August 30 , 2018

South Africa: Citrus workers strike again in Eastern Cape

Citrus companies in the region were severely affected by strikes earlier three months ago.

August 30 , 2018

State of the Market - Week 34, 2018

Some Chinese importers were moving avocado volumes from Shanghai to Guangzhou in week 34 due to oversupply issues.

August 30 , 2018

Cocaine found hidden in pineapples in U.S., Spain

More than 100 kilograms of the drug have been found in pineapples originating in Costa Rica.

August 29 , 2018

Argentine President visits blueberry farm amid preparations for first China exports

The challenge of high tariffs for Argentine blueberries going into China was raised with Mauricio Macri during his visit.

August 29 , 2018

NZ: Apple volumes, prices drive Scales Corp's H1 profit boost

The group's horticulture division benefited from "ongoing investment in the Middle East and China markets and strong demand from Europe."

August 28 , 2018