Chile: Leading strawberry nursery launches new California-bred varieties

The launch came during a field day event at an experimental research center, which was established to help support the industry.

October 30 , 2017

Colombia: Fruty Green upbeat about new Peruvian avocado partnership

Jorge Uribe discusses a new packing house and an enthusiastic vision for future avocado export growth.

October 25 , 2017

U.S.: More 'Juici' apple volumes to start flowing as planting ramps up

The cross between Honeycrisp and Braeburn has flavor that's "unlike any other apple that’s out there", says Bruce Turner of OSRG.

October 25 , 2017

Hortifrut, Talsa announce blueberry merger in Peru

The US$160 million deal helps Hortifrut further consolidate its position as a global leader in the blueberry industry.

October 04 , 2017

U.S.: Fresh produce companies surge up the list in Brand Love Study

Wonderful Halos has cracked the top 50 "Kidfinity" list for the first time, while the citrus brand and three others in fresh produce proved a hit with parents.

October 02 , 2017

U.S.: POM Wonderful's aril business growth "on fire"

Strong momentum is building for the leading company's aril and juice brands.

September 22 , 2017

Majority of U.S. consumers willing to pay more for Fairtrade bananas, study finds

The result of a recent survey could spur new growth in retail for a category that tends to be a loss leader.

September 21 , 2017

U.S.: Innovative blackberry trellis system opens up new production areas

While facilitating production in cooler areas of the country had been the impetus behind the research, several other benefits were later discovered.

September 20 , 2017

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