Solar fruit drying tech a boon for food safety, sustainability

A Chilean-Swiss invention shows promise for the dried fruit industry, with possible patent expansions on the cards in Australia and South Africa.

July 06 , 2016

U.S.: California cherry shortfall boosted NW season, says Domex

Volumes from the Golden State were heavily affected by rain in April and May.

July 06 , 2016

Mexico: Could jackfruit prove a snack for all trades?

Jackfruit has taken off as a vegetarian alternative to meat in the U.S. but the crop is barely known south of the border where much of the fruit is sourced.

July 05 , 2016

Inprotsa to oppose US$32M award in Del Monte pineapple dispute

A major Costa Rican grower has accused Del Monte of allegedly 'maliciously causing the market to believe that it exclusively owned the MD-2 pineapple variety'.

July 05 , 2016

EU must maintain dialogue with Russia to restore trade, says Freshfel

The European Fresh Produce Association has urged the EU to improve the efficiency of its measures to support farmers affected by the protracted ban.

July 05 , 2016

Colombian pineapple company explodes into export markets

Having only begun exporting to the U.S. and Europe over recent months, a large Colombian pineapple grower is hoping to double its plantation hectarage next year.

July 05 , 2016

Hortifrut, Munger Brothers buy time for berry merger

While technicalities in the merger still need to be ironed out, a US$100 million expansion plan is set to continue over the next two years.

July 04 , 2016

Photo Gallery: One of the U.K.'s largest apple orchards

Take a look at a one of the orchards of a major English apple grower based in the southeastern country of Kent.

July 04 , 2016

Argentina gears up for IBO Summit 2016 with launch in Entre Rios

Various regional authorities gathered in a key Argentine blueberry-growing region to officially launch the biggest event in the industry calendar.

July 04 , 2016

Australia's fruit fly fight gets AUD$5M boost

The head of Horticulture Innovation Australia says recent grants will help the industry access new markets that have stringent Medfly requirements.

July 04 , 2016