Yamaha invests in NZ kiwifruit robotics firm

Robotics Plus says the new capital will speed up the expansion of its team and give it a partner with a global footprint and deep knowledge of manufacturing.

March 26 , 2018

Southern African citrus industry forecasts export rise in 2018

Increases are expected for both lemons and soft citrus, while Navel volumes are forecast to recover after last year's "disastrous" figures.

March 26 , 2018

First NZ Royal Gala apples of the season arrive in India

IG imported the fruit from Te Mata, one of the largest horticultural exporters in the Oceanic country.

March 26 , 2018

U.S.: Early peach, blueberry crops in Georgia hit by frost damage

While some growers have been severely affected, Charles Hall says the overall level of damage has not been as extreme as it was last year.

March 26 , 2018

China proposes 15% tariff on U.S. fruit imports

The move came soon after U.S. President Donald Trump instructed U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer to impose tariffs on at least US$50 billion in Chinese imports.

March 23 , 2018

U.S. importer "shocked" to still be selling Peruvian seedless grapes

"The Peruvian's are going to take control of this winter import table grape market."

March 23 , 2018

Spain: Frosts cause €35M losses across 7,500 hectares in Valencia

Stonefruit is said to be the most affected fruit category, with persimmons and citrus also affected.

March 23 , 2018

Greenyard opens two new distribution centers in Germany

As a result of these investments in its largest market for its fresh business segment, Greenyard will close two existing logistics centers in the country.

March 23 , 2018

USDA allocates US$70M to protect industry from pests and diseases

The money will be allocated from Section 10007 of the 2014 Farm Bill to support 494 projects in 49 states, Guam and Puerto Rico.

March 23 , 2018

NZ: AVANZA hails success of South Korean avocado market investment

"We have struck a formula we know works, so it makes sense to apply the same strategies to all our markets, including Singapore and Thailand."

March 22 , 2018