NZ: Honey Belle pear having a ball in Asian markets

With timing on its side, a crispy sweet flavor and a robust post-harvest performance, Freshmax's Honey Belle-trademarked pear continues to grow in popularity in Asia and to a lesser extent the United States.

May 03 , 2017

New appointments for South African avocado body on 50th anniversary

The new South African Avocado Growers Association chairperson, Athol Currie, says the industry must be prepared for considerable future growth.

May 03 , 2017

U.S.: Dole settles two Listeria outbreak lawsuits

The multi-state outbreak resulted in one death and 19 hospitalizations.

May 03 , 2017

Proprietary varieties dominate Giumarra's Mexican grape season

Initial varieties included Early Sweet and Summer Royal and will be followed by Perlette and Flame seedless.

May 03 , 2017

U.S.: Naturipe announces peak strawberry volumes from California

Santa Maria is currently peaking, with high volumes from the state expected to last into the fall.

May 03 , 2017

U.S.: Chelan Fresh, Borton Fruit merge to boost apple offering

The addition of Borton Fruit brings an immediate 47% volume expansion to Chelan Fresh’s sales and marketing portfolio.

May 02 , 2017

Fresh Del Monte's income halves in Q1

Factors including high costs, a weak banana market, lower pineapple volume and a poor Chilean season let to a significant reduction in income.

May 02 , 2017

China: Bananas, 'ugly' oranges top JD.com's fruit popularity list

Strawberries, watermelons and mangoes also featured in the top 10 of the major e-commerce group's list.

May 02 , 2017

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