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

Fresh Del Monte profits almost doubled in Q1

Lower per unit costs and higher volumes created the perfect storm for Fresh Del Monte's banana and pineapple businesses in the first quarter.

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

Chile: Avocado fungal disease identified

It may not be the leading cause for rejections of Chilean avocados on arrival, but it could play a more important role in phytosanitary programs.

May 02 , 2016

California one step closer to exporting avocados to China

The California Avocado Commission is expecting a visit from AQSIQ in May to develop a protocol work plan.

April 29 , 2016

Australia sends strong signals for Vietnamese dragon fruit access

Vietnamese dragon fruit are on track to joining litchis and mangoes in the country's basket of fruits to be allowed into Australia.

April 29 , 2016

U.K.: Food artist recreates iconic Rio skyline with fruit and vegetables

Rio de Janeiro's famous skyline has been recreated by a food artist using 47MT of fruit as a celebration of the upcoming Olympic Games.

April 28 , 2016

Russia: Putin highlights Uzbek fruit imports

Lemon and grape exports from Uzbekistan to Russia have skyrocketed since bans on EU and Turkish fruit.

April 28 , 2016