Low-sugar Aussie fruit let Chilean nectarines shine in Chinese market

Despite the late approval for inaugural market access, a Chilean exporter says the sector has been able to send 100,000 boxes to China this year.

March 27 , 2017

U.S.: Shanley Farms to roll out fresh Goji berry high-end retail program

A company that has pioneered finger limes in the U.S. is now trying it hand with a fresh version of one of the trendier health foods around today - the Goji berry.

March 27 , 2017

Australian grower pioneers automatic retractable roof for new cherry plantings

The 'Rolls-Royce of systems' may involve a large investment, but Tim Reid is hopeful that by protecting the crop from weather factors and allowing for market entry at the end of the season it will soon start to pay for itself.

March 27 , 2017

Sharp rise anticipated for Guatemalan mango exports in 2017

Production is expected to rebound by at least a quarter to 2014 levels, as rainfall last year relieved growers of drought conditions.

March 27 , 2017

South Africa: Produce market agents raided in “price-fixing” cartel investigation

The country's competition watchdog is looking into “suspected collusion” at locations including Joburg Market and Tshwane Market.

March 24 , 2017

Chilean cherry season wraps up with a 13% boost to exports

The head of the cherry industry expects production to shoot up to 150,000MT in the coming years.

March 24 , 2017

South Africa: Macadexit could bring "new opportunities" for Subtrop

Macadamia association SAMAC has set up an "evolution committee" to draft proposals on a new structure and what levy increases will be in store when the group pulls away from Subtrop.

March 24 , 2017

U.S.: Researcher sees potential for Oregon table grape industry growth

A researcher doesn't expect Oregon to compete with California at a high level, but says table grapes could be a "good addition to the local fruit market."

March 24 , 2017

Range of weather factors hit Peruvian pomegranate crop

This will however be the first year for Ruby Fresh selling both whole Peruvian and Argentine pomegranates in the U.S. market.

March 24 , 2017

Maersk launches CA system for low-respiring produce

The extension of the existing controlled atmosphere system is aimed a crops like blueberries and lychees, as opposed to avocados and bananas.

March 24 , 2017