Mexico: Latin American avocado event to host attendees from the world over

Jalisco is expected to catch up with Michoacan in terms of avocado production volume in the medium-term.

September 04 , 2017

Taste Australia to appeal to varied palates at Asia Fruit Logistica

Building on an already "substantive presence" at the Hong Kong fair, the rebranded Australian delegation is boosting its participation by around 30%.

September 04 , 2017

Dow-DuPont merger finalized

The so-called “mega merger” is now complete with three divisions being planned - agriculture, material science and specialty products.

September 01 , 2017

T&G Global gains exclusive commercialization rights for new blueberries in Australia

The agreement will give the company the rights for 16 varieties in Australia, developed by New Zealand's Plant & Food Research and Fall Creek Farm and Nursery of Oregon, USA.

September 01 , 2017

Russia lifts import ban on some Turkish veggies

The decision relates to nine specific Turkish fresh produce exporters, but didn't include details on the highly sought-after tomato trade.

September 01 , 2017

Fresh Fruit TV: Piñata Farms' substrate strawberry production

Amid a depressed Australian strawberry market, Piñata Farms has still been able to achieve premiums for its fruit grown in substrate under tunnels.

September 01 , 2017

Brazil: Itaueira reduces melon plantings amid ongoing drought

The company is boosting its partnership with Dutch fruit supplier HillFresh, which will now be its exclusive distributor for Northern Europe.

September 01 , 2017

Kiwiberry season underway in the U.K.

The short-season fruit is in-store at Marks & Spencer, Tesco and Waitrose as well as online via Ocado.com.

September 01 , 2017

U.S. Northwest pear season gets underway with 'aggressive' marketing plans

The crop is slightly up on last year, with generally smaller sizings that are likely to favor exports.

September 01 , 2017

The Packaging Pitch: What's your brand strategy?

Lisa Cork asks: Is your strategy Branded House, House of Brands or Hybrid?

September 01 , 2017