PMA A-NZ welcomes new directors

Representatives of New Zealand's T&G Global and Australia's Harris Farm will head up the Produce Marketing Association's Oceania division.

November 29 , 2016

Chile aims to tap into Chinese avocado market potential

With Chile's avocado exports to China set to more than double this season, an industry head gives us the low-down on the plans to boost market penetration and find new consumers.

November 29 , 2016

High prices boost Hortifrut's profits during 2016

The Chile-based berry multinational says its 35% profit rise was a result of high prices, good weather, and harvest delays toward the end of last year.

November 29 , 2016

Australian govt reaches compromise on controversial backpacker tax

The National Farmers’ Federation has welcomed the new 15% tax on temporary workers, with the bill now set to go to the Senate.

November 29 , 2016

Spanish avocado season off to sluggish start in Europe

The head of Sigfrido Fruits says prices in the Spanish market have been 'astronomical' over recent months, thanks in part to TV programs like MasterChef boosting consumption.

November 28 , 2016

South Africa: Litchi industry eyes future in Far Eastern markets

Derek Donkin says the industry is testing new cultuvars imported from the likes of Israel and Australia.

November 28 , 2016

U.S. weekly mango arrival volumes up nearly three-fold

The early start to Ecuador's mango season has been clearly reflected in U.S. weekly arrival volumes.

November 28 , 2016

U.S.: Northwest pear crop faces stiff competition with apples

Washington and Oregon's pear crop is down slightly on the five-year average, but the season has been boosted by plentiful clean and large-sized fruit.

November 28 , 2016

Young Entrepreneur: ChillSafe tech set for European continent

Thomas Williams of Coolsan Europe says the sachets can be applied in any sealed environment throughout the supply chain to reduce mold and bacteria while extending produce shelf life.

November 28 , 2016

Not golden but yellow: New apple brand launched at Interpoma

Japanese-bred Shinano Gold has shown promising results in northern Italy, where the new brand "Yello" has been developed with commercial planting now underway.

November 25 , 2016