Israel: First EU-bound Maluma avocado exports could take place in 2018

Oren Wallach of Oren Nursery spoke during the eighth annual Maluma Day event currently taking place in South Africa.

March 08 , 2018

Chilean cherry exports skyrocket to surpass US$800M

China imported the lion's share but substantial upticks were also seen in the USA, South Korea and Ecuador.

March 08 , 2018

U.S.: California evaluates blueberry freeze damage

An industry representative says that the effects of the state-wide freeze would become clearer later this month.

March 07 , 2018

Opal apple to enter 'next period of growth' in Europe

Owners of the non-browning, scab-resistant apple have set a goal for volumes to hit at least 1% of the tonnage currently dedicated to Golden Delicious in Europe.

March 07 , 2018

Acquisitions drive massive profit growth for Total Produce in 2017

The Irish multinational faced less favorable market conditions in North America but overall its like-for-like revenue was still up 4%.

March 01 , 2018

Dutch supermarket opens world's first plastic-free aisle

"There is absolutely no logic in wrapping something as fleeting as food in something as indestructible as plastic."

March 01 , 2018

EFSA neonics bee risk conclusion makes outright ban more likely

The EU food safety authority's conclusions have drawn the ire of Bayer, claiming they are based on an "unworkable guidance document".

February 28 , 2018

U.S.: Mega Kiwi grower expects exponential volume rise over coming years

"I don’t see why the consumer wouldn’t prefer it to the Hayward over the long-term," grower Jerry Kliewer said.

February 26 , 2018

BayWa greenhouse strategy to lay roots globally

Following on from a greenhouse soon to be launched in the UAE, the German group has put aside €300 million for projects in Asia, North America and Australasia.