Australia: Reid Fruits sees interest "drop off" in China for cherries

An influx of Chilean fruit has put the market under pressure, but the Tasmanian grower is experiencing a good season nonetheless with a wide range of export opportunities worldwide.

January 17 , 2018

Chile: Iniagrape-one volumes set to double during current season

Iniagrape-one is finding favor in the world's biggest table grape markets, and breeders are now busy evaluating a possible red seedless follow-up.

January 16 , 2018

OZblu, Migiva form blueberry JV for the Americas

One of the largest growers of blueberries in South Africa and Australia has teamed up with a Peruvian company to bring exclusive varieties to the Americas.

January 15 , 2018

Cold weather for two-thirds of Mexico, sharp contrast for Michoacán

Cold Front 22 continues to affect large swathes of the country with frosts expected in some areas and roaring winds above 55mi/hr lashing the Tehuantepec Isthmus and Gulf.

January 12 , 2018

South Africa: Cape Town water supply three months from running dry

The public will have until Monday to make comments on a proposed water charge to residents and businesses to help pay for water infrastructure and systems.

January 12 , 2018

Citrus greening insect advances quickly in Portugal, sparking concerns in Spain

Valencia's Unió de Llauradors i Ramaders is worried about the African citrus psyllid's 'rapid and irrepressible' expansion in the neighboring country.

January 11 , 2018

Dole Food Company pulls out of IPO

Less than a week after negotiations fell through with Greenyard, Dole has also opted not to list shares on the New York Stock Exchange.

January 10 , 2018

Chilean fruit exports dropped 9% in 2017

Chilean fruit exports dropped in the calendar year due to a mix of volume and pricing challenges for some of its biggest earners.

January 09 , 2018

AgroFresh acquires stake in It’s Fresh! technology

The deal with U.K.-headquartered Food Freshness Technology is also expected to boost retail possibilities for AgroFresh's RipeLock Quality System for bananas.