Avocado shortage hits Japan

A representative of a Japanese importer was quoted as saying: "Demand for any product posts explosive growth once Chinese start buying."

May 04 , 2017

Cancer-busting compounds increase in arugula postharvest, study finds

The biggest boost in cancer-fighting compounds came seven days after processing, but began to tail off after that.

April 25 , 2017

Cherry production could become a reality in Peru in four years

A Sierra and Selva Exportadora representative believes cherries could easily be grown in the country's mountainous region to reach export markets before Chile and Argentina.

April 24 , 2017

Eosta begins organic “Afrocado” imports from Kenya

Organic avocados in Europe used to almost exclusively be sourced from South America, but this has changed in recent years.

April 17 , 2017

U.S.: Taylor Farms to buy stake in Crunch Pak sliced apples

The deal gives Taylor Farms the fresh fruit slicing technology it needs to move into the category, according to the CEO.

April 13 , 2017

Early Chilean lemon variety squeezes out more fruit per tree

A natural mutation of the Eureka cultivar, the 'Benjamín Andes' bears fruit earlier and manages to avoid a risky window for potential frosts.

April 12 , 2017

Chile: Leading kiwifruit nursery plants in new area to escape Psa

A Chilean-Italian company has established the first kiwifruit nursery in Ovalle and is ramping up production of the variety marketed under the Dori brand.

April 05 , 2017

U.S.: Shanley Farms to roll out fresh Goji berry high-end retail program

A company that has pioneered finger limes in the U.S. is now trying it hand with a fresh version of one of the trendier health foods around today - the Goji berry.

March 27 , 2017

Exotic fruits put Prime Tropics in prime spot for Guatemalan growth

After making the switch from coffee to rambutans with a heavy focus on the U.S. market, the Guatemalan grower is expanding into achacha and finger limes with Europe now also in its sights.

March 22 , 2017

Israeli herb growers expand production in Kenya

"They are cheaper, they can supply all year around and because of the climate in Kenya, it’s a very good location for the herb," says Avi Kadan.

March 09 , 2017