Chile: San Osvaldo aims to become leading citrus producer in Coquimbo

The company is expecting sharp rises in its production and processing capacity over the coming years, and is also venturing into the juicing business.

February 09 , 2018

VOG expects "very early end" to European apple deal

The group said the situation "could represent an opportunity for foreign apple producers to reclaim some of the market share they have lost in recent years."

February 09 , 2018

U.S.: Sharp price declines for Peruvian, Chilean grapes despite low supply

Prices for two major varieties have been have been dropping and are now approaching the poor levels seen during the 2017 season.

February 09 , 2018

China: Mr. Avocado arrives in first 7Fresh store

The Mr. Avocado brand has expanded rapidly since launching ripening operations in Shanghai in April 2017.

February 09 , 2018

BayWa markets first German Jazz apple crop

The climatically-favored region in southern Rhineland-Palatinate is said to offer optimal growing conditions for Jazz apples.

February 09 , 2018

Australia: TR4 confirmed on third Tully Valley farm

Panama TR4 was first detected in the major Queensland growing region in March 2015.

February 08 , 2018

First New Zealand avocado shipment touches down in China

China is expected to be a significant market for New Zealand avocados, according to MPI.

February 08 , 2018

Australia forecasts lower Class 1 apple production

Despite some hail events, the overall pome fruit crop is expected to rise by 3%.

February 08 , 2018

South African industry rings in new grape variety at Fruit Logistica

Joybells mark a "homegrown success" for South African plant breeding and have so far been well received by retailers in the U.K. and continental Europe.

February 08 , 2018

Chinese regulation changes a boon for biopesticides, claims Stockton

The Israeli group is also on the cusp of a corporate name change and its first forays in Europe with the biopesticide Timorex Gold.

February 08 , 2018