NZ experts visit Chile to collaborate on stinkbug strategy

New Zealand government and industry are taking a proactive approach to the pest, which entered the Southern Hemisphere for the first time last year and has the potential to inflict billions of dollars' worth of damage on fruit crops.

October 31 , 2017

Chile: Leading strawberry nursery launches new California-bred varieties

The launch came during a field day event at an experimental research center, which was established to help support the industry.

October 30 , 2017

Landmarkt expands experience for Dutch shoppers

The grocery store operator is continually refreshing its unique shopping atmosphere to add value for customers.

October 27 , 2017

U.S.: Sun Pacific "always looking for more" mandarins

The company behind Cuties is expecting a market gap between Chilean and Californian supply, and also has some new initiatives in specialty citrus and table grapes.

October 26 , 2017

Colombia: Fruty Green upbeat about new Peruvian avocado partnership

Jorge Uribe discusses a new packing house and an enthusiastic vision for future avocado export growth.

October 25 , 2017

U.S.: More 'Juici' apple volumes to start flowing as planting ramps up

The cross between Honeycrisp and Braeburn has flavor that's "unlike any other apple that’s out there", says Bruce Turner of OSRG.

October 25 , 2017

Ifored launches red-fleshed apple brand

The first commercial trials of three varieties of different skin colors are to get underway in the coming weeks.

October 20 , 2017

BC Tree Fruits refreshes Ambrosia apple branding

The cooperative's volumes are expected to increase by 150% over the next several years.

October 19 , 2017

Produce procurement insights from Albert Heijn/Ahold Delhaize

"Our growth is mainly driven by the innovation power that we have," says Michiel van Zanten in this in-depth Perishable Pundit Q&A.

October 18 , 2017

U.S.: Brix "two to three times higher" for yellow dragonfruit, says HLB Specialties

The company will have yellow dragon fruit, also known as pitahaya, on show for sampling at PMA Fresh Summit.