NZ: Zespri postpones red variety release decision until 2019

The organization says it needs to take more time to fully understand the scope and scale of the risks.

March 01 , 2018

Mission Produce launches new packaging for imperfect avocados

“This is agriculture and not every piece of fruit is picture perfect. We created Emeralds in the Rough to showcase how beautiful and tasty every avocado is even when it’s blemished."

March 01 , 2018

Spain: Peach, apricot growers worst hit by Murcia frosts

Farmers in the agricultural hub are estimated to have incurred damages in excess of €20 million.

March 01 , 2018

Costa Rican avocado growers eye slice of EU market

A one-metric-ton trial shipment was is due to arrive in the Netherlands in March, with regular exports anticipated from 2019.

March 01 , 2018

EFSA neonics bee risk conclusion makes outright ban more likely

The EU food safety authority's conclusions have drawn the ire of Bayer, claiming they are based on an "unworkable guidance document".

February 28 , 2018

Australian group acquires Royal Hawaiian Orchards macadamia brands

The deal will make Buderim the leading retail marketer of macadamias in the United States.

February 28 , 2018

State of the Market - Week 8, 2018

Prices of red and black peaches fell in the U.S. market in week 8 due to greater available volumes.

February 28 , 2018

U.S.: Pure Flavor hails success with IFCO's reusable containers

"Not only do they provide us with ‘smart packaging’ that protects and cools our products extremely well, they maximize our operational efficiency by ensuring we have an adequate supply of RPCs year-round," says a company representative.

February 28 , 2018

New project aims to enhance strawberry production at 'the end of the world'

INIA is aiming to improve agronomic management among small-holder growers in an isolated and cold part of the world.

February 28 , 2018

TOMRA acquires BBC Technologies

Following last year's acquisition of Compac, TOMRA is investing more into small fruits like blueberries.

February 27 , 2018