U.S.: Arctic Apple set for commercial launch following successful trials

Neal Carter says he couldn't have dreamt up better results for the recent market testing and expects volume to increase at least four-fold on a yearly basis.

May 22 , 2017

U.S.: Interest "takes off" for HLB-tolerant mandarin variety

When the Sugar Belle was launched in 2009 and planted by a single grower, no one knew about its greening tolerance.

May 22 , 2017

Another Florida port joins cold treatment pilot program

Port Canaveral is the latest to join a program designed to bring South American fresh fruits into the U.S. Southeast.

May 19 , 2017

Costa Rica orders suspension of Del Monte pineapple project

The announcement this week came shortly after another decision that's set to affect the pineapple industry - a ban on the use of herbicide Bromacil.

May 19 , 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

Stonefruit, cherries among biggest European frost casualties

A Dutch private fruit consultant believes there will be significant European market effects for plums, apricots and cherries.

May 19 , 2017

Chilean citrus grower finds the bright side from recent weather problems

After six years of drought, one of the SAN's directors would rather have blocked roads and flooded orchards than no rain at all.

May 19 , 2017

Brazil exports more limes to EU

Lime exports to Europe, and espeically the Netherlands, have been inccreasing at a faster rate than the category in general.

May 19 , 2017

NZ avocado industry enjoyed record sales in 2016-17

Jen Scoular highlighted how the Go Global program has made a huge difference to the industry, with sales value nearly tripling since 2013.

May 18 , 2017

Canada: BC Tree Fruits anticipating record cherry volumes for 2017

The cooperative is also expecting a "very good" stonefruit and table grape crop, but has highlighted all commodities are due for a late start.

May 18 , 2017