Maluma avocado hits the gas to catch up with Hass

One of the pioneers of Hass avocados in Spain believes the cultivar could eventually be displaced by the South African-developed Maluma.

May 02 , 2017

Peru seeks to commercialize native pushgay berry

The project aims to establish commercial production of the fruit as a means to provide the blueberry industry with a new variety.

May 02 , 2017

USDA says it won't extend stay on Argentine lemon imports

A rule allowing lemons imports from a major Argentine growing region into the U.S. is set to take effect later this month.

May 01 , 2017

Canada: BC Tree Fruits cooperative to expand Winfield packhouse

If approved, the new line would be designed, installed and ready for operation prior to the 2017 apple crop starting this upcoming fall.

April 29 , 2017

Indian mangoes hit Aussie market

"It was 408 boxes that traveled on a Singapore Airlines flight from Mumbai - it was a very quick connection," says Kaushal Khakar.

April 28 , 2017

South Africa: U.S.-focused citrus group plans 2017 campaign

Seald Sweet CEO Mayda Sotomayor says "we’re growing stronger each year and building a legacy".

April 28 , 2017

South Africa: Mysterious 'phenomenon' hits Sundays River Valley citrus production

“We have never ever seen this," says the head of the Sundays River Citrus Company.

April 28 , 2017

U.S.: Trump 'favorably disposed' to Argentine lemon imports

Argentina's president has reportedly been hoping to leverage his relationship with Trump to open up access for Argentine products in the U.S.

April 28 , 2017

U.S.: Trump says he won't terminate NAFTA yet

The U.S. President believes renegotiation of the regional trade deal will make will make all three countries "stronger and better".

April 28 , 2017

Could “exorbitant” avocado prices hit U.K. consumption?

"I see that this summer is going to be very complex for avocados," says Pacific Produce's Rob Cullum, who believes Peru is going to focus more on North America than Europe this year.

April 28 , 2017