NZ: Zespri closing in on red kiwifruit cultivar for commercial release

Zespri's new cultivar development manager predicts a future release could easily do as well as SunGold.

July 24 , 2017

U.S. vertical farm start-up secures 'largest ever ag tech investment'

The heads of Amazon and Google also participated in the funding round through their respective investment companies.

July 21 , 2017

U.S.: Price pressure building on smaller size table grapes, says AMC North America

The Central Valley grape season in California started much later than normal and created a slight "void" in the market, a representative said.

July 20 , 2017

Chile: No major avocado, citrus damage reported due to cold snap

The capital Santiago recently experienced its heaviest snowfall in a decade, but preliminary reports from are that crops have been spared.

July 19 , 2017

Argentine citrus giant San Miguel to acquire Peruvian fruit company

The iconic lemon company says Peru's location, varying climate and numerous FTAs make it an attractive place to invest.

July 19 , 2017

Carbon calculator makes footprint on South African fruit industry

The initiative now has four years of solid data to help growers and exporters alike stay ahead of the curve as pressures mount from destination markets over carbon emissions.

July 19 , 2017

U.S. finger lime demand "turning a corner", says Shanley

Sales have been so strong that the company has had to delay the commercial launch of its breakthrough finger lime pearl citrus caviar product.

July 18 , 2017

Australia: Keep your eyes peeled for bananas of the future

"Tropical Race IV has forced us into that situation," says researcher David Peasley, who is trialing some attractive and tasty banana varieties in northern New South Wales.

July 18 , 2017

Pichuberry among organic fraud culprits in USDA update

The Phoenix-based importer, a Mexican blueberry supplier and a Turkish vegetable exporter are in hot water with the USDA.

July 13 , 2017

China: Strong domestic summer fruit season puts pressure on imports

A Chinese importer and exporter says a proliferation of good quality, domestic fruit this summer has made it challenging for traders of commodities like New Zealand apples and Egyptian oranges.

July 13 , 2017