U.S. fruit and nut exports hit five-year record in 2017

One of the most notable changes was a 42% rise in exports to India, overtaking Japan and coming in just behind Mexico as the fourth-largest market.

February 20 , 2018

U.K. fruit imports held steady in 2017

Avocados and oranges were star performers in the market, while strong growth was seen for suppliers such as South Africa, Costa Rica and Peru.

February 20 , 2018

Former Cyclone Gita to hit NZ

The storm is expected to hit the north of the South Island and the south of the North Island on Tuesday.

February 19 , 2018

World Avocado Organization celebrates "huge success" for pan-European campaign

The WAO last year created the first global generic brand for an agricultural product, when European avocado sales rose by 16%.

February 19 , 2018

Value of Canada's avocado, cherry imports soars in 2017

The sharp rise in the value of avocado imports, however, came alongside a very modest increase in volume.

February 19 , 2018

BerryWorld Australia sees opportunity to "shake up" raspberry category

"This landscape presents us with a chance to change the consumer's perception that Australian raspberries lack flavour and are too expensive," says Gavin Scurr.

February 16 , 2018

India: Mahindra signs MoU to support farmers with key information

A Mahindra executive says India is "undergoing an exciting phase of reinventing itself in the agri space"

February 16 , 2018

Adora, the dark brown tomato that took FLIA silver in Berlin

Specialty tomatoes are an extremely competitive space, but a French breeder has managed to capture the public's attention with its marmande variety Adora.

February 16 , 2018

StePac develops novel modified-humidity films for retail

The "first-of-its-kind” packaging solution could benefit produce items including avocados and berries.

February 16 , 2018

Chile releases cherry promotional video for Chinese New Year

The 2017-18 Chilean cherry season had seen record exports in excess of 36 million boxes.

February 16 , 2018