Chinese Su pear exporter eyes European expansion

The Chinese Ya pear is better known in the European market, but one large exporter from a major production region is hoping to boost exports of the more niche Su pear.

June 27 , 2018

Australia to award Smart Farming Partnerships grants

The grants are aimed at improving soil health, innovation, digital farming and next-generation weather forecasting.

June 26 , 2018

SanLucar opens Dubai office amid rising demand

The German company aims not just to boost its business in Dubai, but in the Arab Gulf and Middle Eastern region in general.

June 26 , 2018

Strawberries in Charts: The king of berries sees its biggest month ever

"The response to the massive surge in volumes is reflected in the lowest prices we’ve seen in May in the last four years."

June 26 , 2018

First red-flesh Kissabel apples harvested in Southern Hemisphere

Ifored consortium members including Unifrutti, Dutoit, and Montague have picked the first fruit being grown under trials, amid hopes of a commercial crop within three years.

June 25 , 2018

India pushes back tariff implementation date for U.S. apples

The head of importer IG Internationa reportedly believes the 25% duty rise could lead to Washington apple volumes dropping by two-thirds.

June 25 , 2018

Chilean produce sector set to benefit from possible Brazil FTA

The balance of fruit and vegetable exports is very much in Chile's favor, with the country generally shipping more than US$200 million of produce to Brazil over recent years.

June 25 , 2018

Port of Antwerp to trial blockchain for fruit import certificates

During this pilot project, fruit from New Zealand destined for the European market will be provided with digital phytosanitary certificates that are transferred via the technology.

June 25 , 2018

U.S.: Concord Foods partners with California Avocado Commission

Free guacamole samples will be given out at nearly 200 Walmart stores from June 29-31.

June 22 , 2018

Farming doing a ''phenomenal amount" to innovate with few resources, says Agri-Food Solutions

Speaking at the London Produce Show and Conference, Ed Moorehouse also said that he believed those focused too heavily on traditional farming methods were going 'in the wrong direction' and that the innovators would be the 'true survivors'.

June 22 , 2018