Chilean fruit flies into Madrid airport with new campaign

Spain's new position as the world's third-most visited country makes it an attractive place to promote produce.

August 21 , 2017

Colombia: CorpoHass outlines U.S. avocado export challenges ahead

Colombian avocado industry heads are positive about market access but emphasize much work is yet to be done to meet U.S. protocol requirements.

August 21 , 2017

Strong uptake for Tangold mandarins, claims Freshmax Australia

The group now has its first significant semi-commercial volumes of the fruit, known elsewhere as Tango, and will also have export programs in several overseas markets.

August 21 , 2017

USDA forecasts rebound for Australian cherries in 2017-18

The department also expects Australia to increase its intake of Californian cherries this year.

August 20 , 2017

Strawberry harvest kicks off for BerryWorld Australia

The joint venture between the British company and Piñata Farms is starting to bear fruit, with other berry types set to come into play in 2018 and 2020.

August 18 , 2017

Australia: First Bravo apples head to Singapore for consumer trials

The variety comes from the same department that bred Pink Lady, but until last week it had only been consumed within Australia.

August 18 , 2017

Peruvian rains dampen forecasts for upcoming table grape crop

Harvests will begin later this month with the season running through to early 2018.

August 18 , 2017

Panama: Del Monte's banana project delayed over lawsuit

The suit was brought by a group of farmers who allege the deal signed by Panama's president in May is unconstitutional.

August 18 , 2017

U.S.: Michigan's apple crop to be lighter and earlier

Aside from a freeze event back in May, a Michigan Apple Committee representative says growing conditions have been great this year.

August 18 , 2017

Apples come from Kazakhstan, study shows

While previous studies were broader indicating the fruit originated in Central Asia, genome mapping has allowed a better understanding of where apples come from and the Silk Road's pivotal role in their domestication.

August 18 , 2017