Mexico: Grape exporter works with Whole Foods to boost worker living conditions

Free dental clinics, water supply systems and school transportation are just some of a table grape exporters' projects aimed at improving worker living conditions.

November 21 , 2016

NZ expects record avocado exports during 2016-17 season

The country is set to export more than double the volume it did during the last campaign.

November 21 , 2016

Pipfruit NZ forecasts “largest ever apple crop” for 2017

The group’s chief executive Alan Pollard says exports are set to reach a record of NZ$800 million next season.

November 18 , 2016

EU bolsters U.S. sweet potato imports in 2016

Sweet potatoes have well and truly found their place in the EU produce market, with U.S. growers finding full benefit.

November 18 , 2016

Interpoma a "must" for global apple industry players

Organizers are expecting the event next week will attract more visitors than the previous fair two years ago.

November 17 , 2016

Australia: United Exports extends blueberry investment

A 'big expansion' of proprietary low-chill blueberry varieties is on the cards for some major growing regions around the world.

November 17 , 2016

Chile: Atacama table grape volumes edge closer to pre-flood levels

Lingering Californian stocks and the production of new varieties are two factors set to affect northern Chile’s table grape season.

November 16 , 2016

IP grape varieties make headway for Fruitico in Western Australia

The entry of Californian grapes three years ago has forced Western Australia's hand, with groups like Fruitico moving into better tasting, higher yielding varieties.

November 16 , 2016

Rabobank: Trump policy could tighten U.S. farmer margins

Leading experts give their view on the potential pros and cons for the U.S. agricultural sector in the wake of the presidential election.

November 16 , 2016

U.S. NAFTA withdrawal would be 'disastrous', says Mexican avocado rep

APEAM's Ramon Paz hopes the incoming president will be 'objective and rational', and believes any restrictions on the avocado trade would drive up prices for U.S. consumers.

November 15 , 2016