Australia: Growers make 'significant' savings with Avolution business model

An Australian grower-owned avocado marketer says it has driven costs down 'in an overall sense'.

February 05 , 2015

U.K.: Waitrose announces exclusive partnership with Primafruit

Waitrose hopes to build stronger links with growers through a deal with fruit supplier Primafruit.

February 05 , 2015

U.S.: Researchers develop 'fast, easy and accurate' citrus greening detector

A portable and inexpensive citrus greening detector developed by University of Florida scientists could soon be available to citrus growers.

February 05 , 2015

EU to fund development of first bell pepper harvesting robot

A bell pepper robot harvester could soon stir up the European greenhouse sector.

February 05 , 2015

State of the Market - Week 5, 2015

Chilean avocado exports to the U.S. were 66% lower year-on-year during week 5.

February 04 , 2015

Thai fruit on the move for Chinese New Year

It's a busy season for fruit traders in China, and Thailand will be looking to make an impact.

February 04 , 2015

India: Momentum builds for IG International's Czech cherry venture

An Indian company's investment in Czech cherry orchards is set to pay dividends in the coming years.

February 04 , 2015

U.S.: Port Manatee gets funding for channel deepening study

Port Manatee is hoping to deepen its channel and harbor to accommodate the larger ships that will soon be passing through the Panama Canal.

February 04 , 2015

Women in agribusiness to meet at Barcelona event

After U.S. success, an event aimed at advancing women in agribusiness will also be held in Europe.

February 04 , 2015

Nanotechnology to open doors for Asian mango exporters

A collaborative project funded by the International Development Research Centre has shown nanotechnology could help boost Asian mango shippers' profits by 15%.

February 04 , 2015