Cyclone Debbie: 'If there's crop in the ground, it will be lost', says Growcom rep

As wind gusts of 263km/hr batter Hamilton Island and the cyclone is now starting to make landfall in mainland Australia, concerns are high for potential infrastructure damage and flooding in the horticultural industry around Bowen.

March 27 , 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

South Africa: Produce market agents raided in “price-fixing” cartel investigation

The country's competition watchdog is looking into “suspected collusion” at locations including Joburg Market and Tshwane Market.

March 24 , 2017

South Africa: Macadexit could bring "new opportunities" for Subtrop

Macadamia association SAMAC has set up an "evolution committee" to draft proposals on a new structure and what levy increases will be in store when the group pulls away from Subtrop.

March 24 , 2017

U.S.: Researcher sees potential for Oregon table grape industry growth

A researcher doesn't expect Oregon to compete with California at a high level, but says table grapes could be a "good addition to the local fruit market."

March 24 , 2017

Dole CEO agrees to US$74M settlement over 2013 buyout suit

The settlement comes on top of a previous order from separate lawsuits to pay US$148 million, which was later reduced.

March 23 , 2017

Sun World wins Israeli plant breeders' rights court case

As a result of the "landmark" case, an Israeli table grape grower has agreed to uproot his vineyard of the Sugrathirteen variety.

March 22 , 2017

Frosts a major blow for Southeast U.S. blueberry, peach crops

Early reports indicate up to three-quarters of the Georgia blueberry crop may have been lost, while South Carolina peach farmers are "hopeful to have ten to fifteen percent of their usual crop."

March 22 , 2017

NZ: JV to begin planting Australian-bred jumbo blueberries

An executive of BerryCo says 80 hectares of new blueberry varieties will be planted over the coming years, which he expects will 'revolutionize' the country's genetic mix.

March 22 , 2017

Hortifrut-Joy Wing Mau JV to grow berries in China

Hot on the heels of a JV with Capespan, Joy Wing Mau has entered into a project with a Chilean berry giant.

March 21 , 2017