Sweet potatoes from Central America to sustain Europe’s growing appetite

The first containers of sweet potatoes grown in Central America are en route to the U.K. as part of a new campaign which will see year-round supply of the tuber in Britain. 

May 22 , 2017

India: Kay Bee Exports sends its first ever mango shipment to China

The company aims to harness a largely underutilized protocol to develop the Chinese market's palate for Indian mangoes.

May 19 , 2017

South Africa: Koeltehof opens high-tech avocado packhouse in Mpumalanga

The development makes the company now the biggest packer in the province and the second-largest in the country after Westfalia. 

May 17 , 2017

Spain's Planasa acquires major California strawberry nursery

We speak to the head of the multinational berry breeder and nursery about the latest developments in their rapid global growth.

May 17 , 2017

Chilean Pink Lady growth to be lower than forecast

Issues in Chile and Argentina related to the hot summer mean lower volumes of Cripps Pink will be eligible to be marketed under the leading brand.

May 15 , 2017

South Africa “the new kid on the block” in global kiwifruit industry

"I think there are some very interesting partnerships that are developing between South African, European and Chinese-based companies," says Biogold's Peter Turner.

May 10 , 2017

Chile to ramp up production of GEM avocados

The frist exports of the Hass-like avocado cultivar from Chile to the U.K. market may be carried out this upcoming season.

May 09 , 2017

Avocado shortage hits Japan

A representative of a Japanese importer was quoted as saying: "Demand for any product posts explosive growth once Chinese start buying."

May 04 , 2017

NZ: Honey Belle pear having a ball in Asian markets

With timing on its side, a crispy sweet flavor and a robust post-harvest performance, Freshmax's Honey Belle-trademarked pear continues to grow in popularity in Asia and to a lesser extent the United States.

May 03 , 2017

Maluma avocado hits the gas to catch up with Hass

One of the pioneers of Hass avocados in Spain believes the cultivar could eventually be displaced by the South African-developed Maluma.

May 02 , 2017