The rapid rise of Brazilian Hass avocados

Through the formation of a national grower association, Brazil's largest producer and exporter is aiming for production to hit 15,000MT by 2020.

September 18 , 2017

India: IG enters fruit production through JV with Aussie blueberry company

The major fruit importer-distributor hopes to achieve near year-round production in a few years' time.

September 12 , 2017

Spain's Provedo eyes growth for stonefruit varieties in U.S., South Africa

The company has traditionally been focused on peaches and nectarines, but is now looking at plum-apricot crosses.

August 31 , 2017

NZ: NutriKiwi partners make capital investments to boost Australia-focused JV

“One of our competitive edges is we only export Class A fruit to Australia," says a representative.

August 21 , 2017

Strong uptake for Tangold mandarins, claims Freshmax Australia

The group now has its first significant semi-commercial volumes of the fruit, known elsewhere as Tango, and will also have export programs in several overseas markets.

August 21 , 2017

The new blackberries bewitching British buyers

We take a look at the new varieties marketed by leading berry companies which are helping lift purchasing patterns amongst U.K. consumers.

August 09 , 2017

South African avocado exporter "blown away" by EU green-skinned demand

A representative of ZZ2 said high prices in Europe this season did not compensate for the significant reduction in volume.

August 02 , 2017

New sweet plum variety developed in Chile

Sweet Pekeetah is aimed at exports the Chinese market while researchers also have commercial ambitions to grow the new cultivar in North America and Europe.

July 31 , 2017

Pistachio sales approaching almonds in snacking, says Wonderful exec

Wonderful Pistachios has shelled out big to achieve increased brand recognition and record market share in the category.

July 28 , 2017

South African macadamia nut processor to greatly expand capacity

A phenonemal increase in production is expected from South Africa in the near future, along with a decrease in demand for in-shell nuts from China.

July 26 , 2017