Australia: First overseas trials planned for Bravo apple this year

From the same department that bred Pink Lady, the Burgundy-colored apple is now grown in five Australian states.

June 01 , 2017

Canada: Harvest timing back to "normal" for BC blueberries

The season is running about four weeks later than in 2016, but the BC Blueberry Council emphasizes the last two years were atypical.

May 31 , 2017

Australia: Sunfresh launches non-browning avocado pulp product

The Queensland company says the new product will "revolutionize" the global industry, generate export opportunities and open new markets.

May 31 , 2017

Financial woes hit Pichuberry

U.S.-based goldenberry importer Pichuberry is undergoing a financial review in a bid to avoid bankruptcy, amid complaints of alleged non-payment from Colombian suppliers.

May 31 , 2017

Philippines: Mindanao conflict impacts new investments

Fighting with so-called Islamic State (IS) and the declaration of martial law have taken their toll on potential investments on the island of Mindanao.

May 31 , 2017

State of the Market - Week 21, 2017

Protests in Colombia blocked imports and affected apple prices in the local market in week 21.

May 31 , 2017

U.S.: Substantial rise in stonefruit volume for Oneonta

The trend is particularly true for organic fruit as the company continues to convert conventional ground.

May 30 , 2017

NZ: Anti-competitive practices? Zespri chief asks ASOEX for evidence

After highlighting the "inconsistent quality" of Chilean kiwifruit, Zespri chief executive Lain Jager invited ASOEX president Ronald Bown to back up his allegations against the company.

May 30 , 2017

Andy Hall to launch litigation against Thailand's Natural Fruit Company, Attorney General

The lawyer says he isn't launching the charges "out of anger or with any desire for revenge" but to "claim space back for victims of rights abuses".

May 30 , 2017

PMA "not taking anybody's side" in NAFTA renegotiations

"This trade among the three is kind of baked in to the business world for food. It’s critical," says VP of industry relations Kathy Means.

May 30 , 2017