Results rift for Peruvian table grape varieties

While seedless grape prices have been "spectacular", Red Globes have not fared so well for Peru in 2015-16.

April 23 , 2016

Pomegranate demand explodes, keeps up with Peruvian volume surge

A sharp uptick in competitive Peruvian fruit has "expelled" Chile from the EU pomegranate market and threatens to do the same in the U.S.

April 22 , 2016

Italy: Dori kiwifruit presents golden opportunities for Chilean growers 

In addition to production expansion in Chile, smaller increases are also planned for Spain and France as a 'testing ground'.

April 22 , 2016

USDA announces US$22M in grants for HLB fight

U.S. authorities have pledged US$22 million in grants for research to fight citrus greening disease.

April 22 , 2016

Bayer highlights "holistic" solutions for banana disease control

German multinational Bayer CropScience has its portfolio of crop solutions on show at the International Banana Congress in Miami this week.

April 22 , 2016

Australia: Blueberry cooperative slams backpacker tax

If the tax-free threshold is dropped and replaced with a 32.5% rate, blueberries could be left to waste in Australia as labor will be hard to come by.

April 22 , 2016

China: Zespri becomes importer of record

New Zealand kiwifruit marketer Zespri is set to sell six million more trays this season in China, where it has changed its import model and plans to open three new offices.

April 21 , 2016

One third of Chile's walnut crop "severely damaged" from rain

Chilean walnut growers are hopeful the rains forecast for this weekend are of a lower intensity than the event that hit the country a few days ago.

April 21 , 2016

European grape season signals new deals for packhouse experts

Packhouse productivity specialist Marco is gearing up for a busy period as it prepares for the kick-off of the European grape season.

April 21 , 2016

South Africa: Citrogold takes Tango mandarin decision to court

Even though rights have been awarded for the Tango variety, proponents of its parent fruit have urged growers not to jump to conclusions.

April 21 , 2016