Chilean nursery harvests first crop of NZ-origin blueberry variety

The Centra Blue variety was brought to the country by Enza and is harvested in some of Chile's earliest regions as late as February.

February 22 , 2017

Net income surges 261% at Fresh Del Monte Produce

The jump was driven mainly by higher gross profit for bananas and an improved impairment charge situation.

February 21 , 2017

Weather to result in fewer Argentine lemons and later start date

The head of Argentina's Fedecitrus says he is unconcerned about the recent stay that was announced on lemon market access by U.S. authorities.

February 21 , 2017

U.S.: Rains may hinder California strawberry volumes but will boost quality, says rep

The world's largest strawberry-growing region has seen its production rise over recent years despite falling acreage.

February 20 , 2017

Peru: Early season avocados to ramp up in 2017, says ProHass president

Exponential growth in avocado production out of Peru is no secret in the global produce industry, but a wider supply window may start to be felt this upcoming season.

February 20 , 2017

China: Joy Wing Mau acquires stake in Shennong Variety Management

Joy Wing Mau continues on the minority acquisition path, this time in China with a major fruit variety breeder.

February 17 , 2017

Irish High Court gives final green light to Fyffes' takeover by Sumitomo

As Fyffes announces it will delist its shares from the Dublin stock exchange next week, it's also gearing up to face an ETI disciplinary committee over worker abuse allegations.

February 17 , 2017

African Blue sees 'best blueberry crop yet' in Morocco, says Costa exec

Peter McPherson discusses growth in North Africa as well as a worldwide commercial ramp-up of a Costa-developed blueberry variety.

February 17 , 2017

"Vertical Integration" key for BayWa, T&G Global

T&G's forecast revenue for 2022 would imply a 140% growth rate, so we asked executives how this might be possible.

February 16 , 2017

'There will be problems if berry category doesn't change', says SanLucar exec

Holger Brandt describes a "huge threat" to the berry industry, as well as company developments in new varieties and the Chinese market.

February 16 , 2017