Canadian ministers join Half Your Plate cooking demo

Agriculture Minister Norm Letnick highlighted serving B.C. produce offers healthy options that are good for farmers and food supply security in communities.

February 17 , 2017

African Blue sees 'best blueberry crop yet' in Morocco, says Costa exec

Peter McPherson discusses growth in North Africa as well as a worldwide commercial ramp-up of a Costa-developed blueberry variety.

February 17 , 2017

U.S.: Giumarra starts kiwiberry import season from NZ

The group recommends that even though the fruit is related to the kiwifruit, it is best kept in the refrigerated berry section to capitalize on popularity.

February 16 , 2017

Peru: Higher blueberry, grape volumes spur on Camposol's Q4 earnings

The majority of the US$24.8 million Camposol invested in 2016 was focused on the blueberry category.

February 16 , 2017

Mixed results for Australian apple exports in Asia, report finds

Australian apple exports are on track to reach 5,200MT for 2016, which would be the highest result since 2006.

February 16 , 2017

"Vertical Integration" key for BayWa, T&G Global

T&G's forecast revenue for 2022 would imply a 140% growth rate, so we asked executives how this might be possible.

February 16 , 2017

'There will be problems if berry category doesn't change', says SanLucar exec

Holger Brandt describes a "huge threat" to the berry industry, as well as company developments in new varieties and the Chinese market.

February 16 , 2017

Chilean cherry growers must act now to produce strong 2017-18 crop, warns industry rep

A cherry consultant says this season past season's quality left a lot to be desired.

February 16 , 2017

NZ: Positive news despite significant production decline, says NutriKiwi

The country's largest exporter into Australia says the upcoming crop is set to have high dry matter levels and large fruit sizings.

February 16 , 2017

MEPs back EU-Canada trade deal

The European parliament has voted in favor of a bilateral trade deal with Canada which could come into force as early as April.

February 16 , 2017