South African macadamia nut processor to greatly expand capacity

A phenonemal increase in production is expected from South Africa in the near future, along with a decrease in demand for in-shell nuts from China.

July 26 , 2017

The Ogg Blogg: A visit to Bogotá's Paloquemao Market

Fresh Fruit Portal editor Matt Ogg walks you through the Colombian capital's Paloquemao Market, where giant guanabanas (soursops) reign supreme alongside a colorful range of produce.

July 26 , 2017

Giumarra partners with largest U.S. persimmon grower

The company believes there is "enormous potential" to bring what is now a niche product to the greater population.

July 24 , 2017

Ecuador: Pioneering company finds international success with avocado oil

Uyama Farms' oils have won awards in France and are sold at Whole Foods in Canada, and the company is this year carrying out its first fresh avocado exports.

July 24 , 2017

Australia: Keep your eyes peeled for bananas of the future

"Tropical Race IV has forced us into that situation," says researcher David Peasley, who is trialing some attractive and tasty banana varieties in northern New South Wales.

July 18 , 2017

Sub-tropical production makes winter raspberries possible in Australia

New growing methods, varieties and regions have opened up new opportunities for the crop in Australia with an almost year-round supply.

July 06 , 2017

Opinion: The huge economic potential of breadfruit - Pt. 4

Michael McLaughlin of The Trees That Feed Foundation argues that in a country like Jamaica, "money does grow on trees."

July 04 , 2017

Nicaraguan banana exporter enjoys switch from U.S. to EU

The change has been quite abrupt, as grower-exporters like Caipsa look to aggressively expand what to date has been a fairly niche industry.

July 03 , 2017

Australia's largest avocado farm to be sold to offshore buyer

While the buyer remains unknown, a Chinese company had previously announced its intentions to buy plantations in Western Australia.

June 29 , 2017

The new grape varieties gaining ground in Chile, Peru

The shift to new cultivars has been delayed compared to California, but the move to proprietary table grape varieties has been fast in both countries over the last few years.