Pipfruit NZ forecasts “largest ever apple crop” for 2017

The group’s chief executive Alan Pollard says exports are set to reach a record of NZ$800 million next season.

November 18 , 2016

Australia: Costa Group joins forces with Macquarie for ag investments

The company’s shares rose after an upgraded profit guidance was announced.

November 18 , 2016

CarbAmericas, CarGoldMex open new Mexican facility

The 30,000-square-foot facility will be used to pack fruits and vegetables from Central Mexico including broccoli, asparagus and strawberries.

November 18 , 2016

EU bolsters U.S. sweet potato imports in 2016

Sweet potatoes have well and truly found their place in the EU produce market, with U.S. growers finding full benefit.

November 18 , 2016

Interpoma a "must" for global apple industry players

Organizers are expecting the event next week will attract more visitors than the previous fair two years ago.

November 17 , 2016

Australian govt offers assistance to disaster-hit fruit growers

Anecdotal reports are in the range AUD$200 million in crop and farm damages from recent storms.

November 17 , 2016

Mexican fruit fly eradicated in Texan area

APHIS made the announcement after three lifecycles without finding any signs of the pest.

November 17 , 2016

Bulk apple programs boosted September sales in the U.S., says Stemilt

Using Nielsen data, Stemilt's Fruit Tracker program shows an increase in dollar sales for the category in September.

November 17 , 2016

Australia: United Exports extends blueberry investment

A 'big expansion' of proprietary low-chill blueberry varieties is on the cards for some major growing regions around the world.

November 17 , 2016

Spanish growers on alert for citrus fungus

Murcia-based citrus grower group Ailimpo is concerned about a disease that has appeared in the nearby Valencian Community.

November 17 , 2016