South African yellow kiwifruit successfully exported to Europe

Variety Innovations' Peter Turner described the development as a "tangible first step" for growers, confirming they can produce good quality fruit and get it into the European market before the Southern Hemisphere competition.

July 05 , 2018

Canada: Bonduelle acquires Del Monte processed fruit and vegetable business

The France-based company completed the US$33 million deal with Conagra Brands on Tuesday.

July 04 , 2018

Blackberries in Charts: Strategic growth leads to more stable pricing

Prices typically spike around June and remain high through September, and this June prices have been higher than the last two years on the back of low volumes.

July 03 , 2018

Asia the main driver behind increasing apple consumption worldwide, report finds

The IndexBox report also found that Russia remains the largest market for imported apples and that China is continuing to strengthen its position as the world's leading producer.

June 27 , 2018

Chinese Su pear exporter eyes European expansion

The Chinese Ya pear is better known in the European market, but one large exporter from a major production region is hoping to boost exports of the more niche Su pear.

June 27 , 2018

Strawberries in Charts: The king of berries sees its biggest month ever

"The response to the massive surge in volumes is reflected in the lowest prices we’ve seen in May in the last four years."

June 26 , 2018

First red-flesh Kissabel apples harvested in Southern Hemisphere

Ifored consortium members including Unifrutti, Dutoit, and Montague have picked the first fruit being grown under trials, amid hopes of a commercial crop within three years.

June 25 , 2018

AgroFresh and Del Monte team up to expand reach of banana freshness technology

AgroFresh says its RipeLock system can help retailers boost banana sales by keeping the fruit yellow and fresh for longer.

June 25 , 2018

Limoneira acquires Chilean citrus company

The La Serena ranch currently has more than 300 acres of lemon and orange production, as well as the potential for around 500 acres of avocado production.

June 20 , 2018

First bananas grown on New Zealand plantation

The east coast of New Zealand's North Island reportedly has the perfect climate for a burgeoning banana industry.