Canada: Vineland aims to launch seedless grape varieties in 2018

A major Canadian research center is hoping to boost local growers' marketing window with new varieties brought in from the U.S. two years ago.

October 20 , 2016

New Aussie products take avocado value-adding to new level

The Fresh Produce Alliance's new Avovita and Born Pure lines show high pressure processing (HPP) can be used for a lot more than just juice and guacamole.

October 19 , 2016

U.S.: Wish Farms offers year-round blackberries amid 'tremendous growth'

Wish Farms is now sourcing blackberries from Mexico, Georgia, North Carolina and California.

October 19 , 2016

T&G Global to harvest Peruvian grapes in overseas production "first foray"

New Zealand's largest fruit and vegetable exporter is set to plant 200 hectares or mainly seedless varieties by the end of 2017, and may even begin trialling blueberries in the future.

October 19 , 2016

Chinese online consumers spending less each purchase, says Fruitday chief

E-commerce is bursting with opportunities for the Chinese produce market, but new approaches will be needed for growth to continue.

October 17 , 2016

U.S.: How will the Mexican strike affect other avocado suppliers?

Mexico's recent strike may have more long-term impacts for other avocado suppliers to the U.S. market.

October 17 , 2016

Chilean-bred table grape set for global production

From the U.S. to India to Australia, Chile's Iniagrape-one is on track toward commercial production.

October 13 , 2016

South Africa: First Royal Honey Murcott mandarin exports likely in 2018

An early season mandarin has had an "extraordinary performance" for Australian growers, and now it is being tested in key citrus regions around the world.

October 11 , 2016

Peru set for "super production" of mangoes

One Peruvian mango shipper that has until now been focused on Europe is turning its attention to Asia, with the first trial shipments due this season.

October 10 , 2016

Colombian pineapple company ventures into exports, processing

Not only is Bengala Agrícola set to double its pineapple production next year, but is also planning significant avocado plantings.

October 10 , 2016