SAG strike eats into Chilean cherimoya deal

Exports from one of Chile's two cherimoya shippers were far lower than hoped for this year as a strike by public sector workers meant the facilities were not inspected.

December 05 , 2016

Australia: Costa Group to buy Avocado Ridge

One of Australia's leading avocado marketers has made its first major step towards vertical integration of the crop.

December 05 , 2016

Could new technique give citrus greening the red light?

The technology works at a genetic level but its developers emphasize it is non-GMO.

December 02 , 2016

Australian expansion for logistics company AGRO Merchants

AGRO Merchants Group says the acquisition in Brisbane represents 'an important entry into the Asia Pacific region.'

December 02 , 2016

Cash crunch hits Indian fruit import sector

"Nobody comes to the fruit market with their debit card or credit card, or does a bank transfer to pick up a box of apples," says one importer.

December 02 , 2016

Belgian groundcover tech reflects light for better apple coloring

The Lumilys cover now comes with a quick install system that cuts down costs for growers seeking to improve the coloring of low-hanging shaded fruit.

December 02 , 2016

Chilean nectarines might not enter China this season, says Fedefruta

The Chilean fruit grower association says around one million boxes of fresh fruit could end up without a destination due to a visit of Chinese inspectors being delayed.

December 02 , 2016