South Africa: Major table grape packhouse to be built through new JV

Two growers have teamed up to plant a range of proprietary varieties across 140 hectares in the Western Cape.

October 26 , 2016

Chile scores Chinese nectarine market access

First it was Australia. Now another Southern Hemisphere fruit exporter has gained access to the lucrative Chinese nectarine market.

October 25 , 2016

Finding a place for Italian fruit in North America

Abate Fetel pears have not taken off as was hoped in the U.S. market, but traders are finding growth opportunities in kiwifruit, organic mandarins and seeded grapes.

October 25 , 2016

Colombian blueberry production set for expansion

With Argentina soon to receive protocols to ship plants to Colombia, one company believes the small industry is about to undergo major development.

October 25 , 2016

U.S.: Mexican growers bet on crops for growing Asian, Latin populations

From long beans to litchis, jicamas to jalapeños, Mexican growers are increasingly looking to culturally-oriented crops to find their fortunes in the United States.

October 24 , 2016

U.S.: Veggie noodle craze spirals into retail market

On trend and no longer just a niche concept, the vegetable-based pasta market is now "al dente" and ready to be served.

October 24 , 2016

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