"Point of difference" marks EU divergence from U.S. blueberry market trend

Fall Creek's Cort Brazelton looks at the changes underway in the EU blueberry market, where varieties and a sense of exclusivity reign supreme.

May 10 , 2016

NZ growers sign Government Industry Agreement to tackle fruit flies

New Zealand's leading fruit grower groups have signed an operational agreement with the government to reduce the impacts of fruit fly incursions.

May 09 , 2016

Asian markets warm to Chilean-grown KiwiKiss

Greenvic's Francisco Aleman discusses the growth of a variety likened to Hort16A, and exports to China, South Korea and the U.S.

May 09 , 2016

Colombia: Cauca group to send first avocados to Europe

With GlobalG.A.P certification now under its belt, CaucaHass S.A.T. will very soon be in a position to ship its fruit to the EU.

May 09 , 2016

NZ High Court orders Kiwifruit Board to review three marketing proposals

The decision comes after collaborative marketing applications from Seeka Kiwifruit Industries and Splice Fruit were rejected amid concerns they would upset Zespri premiums in China and Austria.

May 06 , 2016

South Africa: Pomegranate production could double in five years

South Africa's pomegranate volume is set to grow significantly over the next five years as young orchards come to fruition.

May 06 , 2016

El Niño causes NZ feijoa glut, claims Southern Belle Orchard

Markets have been consistent for the niche fruit but two developments are needed for long-term growth - better shelf life and consumer education.

May 05 , 2016

South Africa: New persimmon varieties could raise future production

While drought has put the strain on volumes this year, Jan Hoon of Franschhoek Marketing has an optimistic long-term outlook.

May 04 , 2016

U.S.: CBC sues University of California over strawberry breeding program

California Berry Cultivars has remonstrated with the university over the "collapse" of protocols and precedents in developing strawberries.

May 03 , 2016

NZ horticultural exports hit record in 2015

Cherries, avocados, kiwifruit, apples and wine were key drivers of a rise in shipments to NZ$4.3 billion last year.

May 02 , 2016