Western Australian growers to trial new kiwifruit varieties from Miko Asia

"The trials will soon give us a better idea about this, but we're hopeful that we should be able to get in before the New Zealand supply," says John Kilrain of the Southern Forests Food Council.

June 07 , 2017

Revenue exceeds US$1B for the first time at Calavo Growers

The Calavo Growers share price is up today following a strong financial result and expectations to launch a new production and distribution center in Riverside, California.

June 06 , 2017

Chile: ASOEX "repeatedly communicated" monopolistic concerns to Zespri

ASOEX president Ronald Bown told El Mercurio his group has been in habitual correspondence with New Zealand's kiwifruit industry about alleged anti-competitive behavior in markets including Japan, Malaysia and the United States.

June 06 , 2017

"Tough" start to South Africa's apple export campaign

Executives from two leading South African pome fruit shippers explain the ups and downs of the current season.

June 06 , 2017

Moroccan Nadorcott group to showcase new quality label in the U.K.

An industry representative says this has been a "great season" that saw "remarkable" fruit quality.

June 06 , 2017

Spain: Weekend hail causes €15M in damages for Valencia fruit growers

The region has had a tough run with weather over the last nine months, but for farms unaffected by hail the extra rain is more than welcome.

June 06 , 2017

Seeka Australia: Kiwifruit conditions “not too dissimilar to New Zealand”

But the country’s high sunshine hours mean “you get high dry matter without trying”, according to operations manager Ryan Donovan.

June 05 , 2017

Declines for Mexican strawberry, blackberry production

The head of Aneberries and Hortifrut Mexico explains how old genetics continue to be used in the berry sector.

June 05 , 2017

Major Chilean truffle grower to embark on first export deal

While well behind competitors on the other side of the Pacific Ocean, Chile's truffle industry is growing quickly as a result of pioneering studies backed by government funding.

June 02 , 2017

Rainforest Alliance condemns U.S. withdrawal from Paris Agreement

Rainforest Alliance president Nigel Sizer says the move is tantamount to a "criminal action".

June 01 , 2017