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

Opinion: California growers inspire with resiliency, optimism after the Thomas Fire

CDFA head Karen Ross reflects on a recent visit hosted by the California Avocado Commission.

February 16 , 2018

Australia: Fruit fly discovered outside Tasmanian control area

The discovery comes as the control zone was extended due to a separate suspected larvae detection close to the previous border.

February 16 , 2018

Avocado imports overtake bananas for the first time ever in the U.S.

The country's total annual fruit imports have risen by close to US$6 billion since 2013.

February 15 , 2018

Chilean table grape exporters face U.S. market challenges

Suppliers say the poor condition of the Flame seedless variety from Chile has brought down the market across the board.

February 15 , 2018