Some positive signs in U.S. fruit exports to Thailand before summer crop

If it weren't for a decline in apple exports, the total value would have been up year-on-year for the first five months of 2017.

August 04 , 2017

NZ persimmons ready to go to China

New Zealand is on the cusp of exporting its first fresh persimmons to China after 12 years attempting to gain market access, catching the end of what has been a "reasonably solid" campaign for the industry.

August 04 , 2017

U.K.: Chef’s app dishes up news feed “straight from the field”

Real-time data about availability, seasonality, provenance and weather conditions goes straight into the kitchen via the new app.

August 04 , 2017

U.S.-bound Chilean apple exports take a hit

Poor fruit coloring and low prices in the U.S. are two aspects that have made for a challenging season for Chilean apple shippers.

August 04 , 2017

Costa Rica approves plan on responsible pineapple production

The action plan is aimed at fostering communication between different parties to address the main challenges related to cultivation.

August 04 , 2017

Wonderful Pistachios' vast array of promotion channels in China

One includes an ad with single women finding escape in the healthy nut from nagging relatives pressuring them to get married.

August 04 , 2017

Indonesian company makes eco-bags from cassava starch

The bio bag can be dissolved in water, which can then be safely consumed.

August 04 , 2017

California: Monterey County crop report shows drop in fresh produce income

A major Californian region for fresh vegetable and strawberry production saw a downfall in total crop values last year, but export volumes rose significantly. 

August 03 , 2017

Ecuador gears up for first dragon fruit shipments to U.S. in September

The industry is hoping it will be able to offer U.S. consumers something new with its yellow variety.

August 03 , 2017

Colombian avocado grower invests in new land, bee hives to boost production

Quindio-based Agua Hass has several new projects at play to ramp up its production, including a move into organics, crop conversion and an avocado flower-based honey initiative.

August 03 , 2017