Fruitbull gears up for U.S. market entry

A Spanish start-up that offers real-time information on the horticultural market is pushing on with its global expansion plans.

June 23 , 2016

Western Australia's avocado production to 'quadruple in five to eight years'

With new trees going in the ground at a rapid pace, the Western Australia avocado industry is looking overseas for potential export opportunities.

June 23 , 2016

Mexico: San Carlos expects sharp increase in banana volumes

One of Mexico's largest banana growers hopes to greatly expand its sales in Europe and is planning its first organic plantation.

June 22 , 2016

South African venture to ignite dragon fruit industry with trademark cultivars

Having registered the country's first dragon fruit cultivars, a nursery owner now plans to release plant material for 1,000 hectares of production to licensed growers.

June 20 , 2016

Chilean seedless Tango mandarins to take on Murcotts in global markets

After some slow steps to begin with, the pace is picking up for Tango mandarin production in Chile.

June 20 , 2016

What prompted the rebrand at Unifrutti of America?

Tastyfrutti International CEO Andreas Economou discusses the company's ownership change and key trends affecting the fruit trade.

June 17 , 2016

Russian ban may extend to West Africa

Russia's food safety watchdog has earmarked nine West African countries as in line for produce import restrictions.

June 14 , 2016

Aksun to open Turkey's largest produce packhouse

A major Turkish produce company has recently made the largest investment in its 30-year history.

June 14 , 2016

Costa Rican police destroy marijuana plants hidden in fruit fields

A new technique for hiding marijuana in passion fruit fields has been discovered in Costa Rica.

June 13 , 2016

Pink Lady apple cosy campaign hailed major success

Pink Lady came up with a novel idea to keep fruit in perfect condition for longer this year with the launch of the cosy, a knitted apple protector.