Western Australia's avocado production to 'quadruple in five to eight years'

With new trees going in the ground at a rapid pace, the Western Australia avocado industry is looking overseas for potential export opportunities.

June 23 , 2016

Mexico: San Carlos expects sharp increase in banana volumes

One of Mexico's largest banana growers hopes to greatly expand its sales in Europe and is planning its first organic plantation.

June 22 , 2016

Hazera launches more bell pepper and tomato varieties in Spain

A major Israeli seed company is hoping to further capitalize on Spain's €250 million vegetable market.

June 22 , 2016

State of the Market - Week 24, 2016

Rising supplies of soft citrus in the U.S. market led to prices dropping below 2015 levels during week 24.

June 22 , 2016

Australian vegetable industry set to host Asian buyers

An industry representative says Australian vegetable growers are in a good position to capitalize on strong demand in Asian and Middle Eastern markets.

June 22 , 2016

U.S.-bound mango shipping volumes up 9%

Mexico is largely behind a significant increase in total mango shipping volumes to the U.S.

June 21 , 2016

The Hass Horn: Impacts of the heatwave in southern California

Avi Crane says there will likely be an acceleration of the California avocado harvest and an 'extensive' fruit drop on next year's crop.

June 21 , 2016

'Strange' season for South African grapefruit

An industry head explains why the grapefruit season has been 'anything but normal' and how a Brexit vote this week could benefit South African citrus shippers.

June 21 , 2016

Fresh Del Monte subsidiary awarded US$32M in Costa Rica pineapple dispute

The International Court of Arbitration has ruled against one of Costa Rica's largest gold pineapple growers in a case involving Del Monte International.

June 20 , 2016

Aussie mango rep forecasts export growth in 2016-17

"The idea is about bringing Australia’s unique genetics to those markets," says AMIA CEO Robert Gray.

June 20 , 2016