Peruvian white asparagus growers face challenges in China

An industry representative hopes China's limited production window means prices will increase later in the year for Peruvian shippers.

September 08 , 2016

WAPA acquires a Chinese organization as member

Todd Fryhover says having the world's largest producer on board will benefit all World Apple and Pear Association members.

September 08 , 2016

New innovation makes fresh-cut bananas a reality

The developer of a treatment for processed bananas says he is already receiving a lot of interest from all over the world.

September 08 , 2016

Chile: Organic walnuts shell out price premium for Geonuts

As a high-end food item the walnut is already a specialty product, so why grow it organically?

September 08 , 2016

Argentine lemon exports on path to recovery

While still not at the levels they once were, the country's exports rose by 46% year-on-year this season.

September 07 , 2016

Early start for Chilean blueberry campaign

The vast majority of Chile's early blueberry volumes have been shipped to China, where prices have been steadily increasing over recent weeks.

September 07 , 2016

Local blueberries can fetch a premium in China, says Costa exec

Costa Group general manager for berries and IBO treasurer Peter McPherson discusses a growing varietal importance in the Chinese market.

September 07 , 2016

State of the Market - Week 35, 2016

The start of the school year boosted easy peeler consumption in the U.S. in week 35, leading to high prices.

September 07 , 2016

Bayer raises Monsanto takeover offer to US$65B

The German group has now raised its offer to US$127.5 per share and says negotiations are in 'advanced' stages.

September 06 , 2016

Australia: Could "sunglass" greenhouses raise horticultural productivity?

A glass-focused project at the Swinburne University of Technology seeks to further control protected crop environments while also raising energy efficiency.

September 06 , 2016