Naturipe offers cash prize for automated blueberry harvesting solutions

Naturipe is calling on creative minds around the globe to find ways to automatically harvest blueberries while keeping the fruit fresh for retail and foodservice sales.

August 12 , 2015

Argentina cautious despite U.S. blueberry supply gap

Southern Hemisphere blueberry exporters will have much to gain after a short U.S. season, but Argentina isn't giving much away about its intentions.

August 12 , 2015

"Teething problems" hinder Vietnam reopening for Aussie citrus

Australian citrus exporters have faced setbacks in the recently reopened Vietnamese market due to rules that limit shipments to seafreight.

August 12 , 2015

Chile: Copiapo water shortage mitigated for one season

An industry head says recent rainfall means many growers in northern Chile will be able to irrigate as if there were no drought this summer.

August 12 , 2015

U.S.: Blue Road Capital to invest up to US$250M in Vanguard International

A substantial capital injection will see multinational fruit marketer Vanguard making new production acquisitions "in the near future".

August 11 , 2015

China devalues exchange rate

Fruit exporters' returns could be adversely affected by the Chinese central bank's decision to devalue the renminbi against the dollar.

August 11 , 2015

Chilean fruit growers pour praise on recent rainfall

Chile may still be under drought conditions, but some summer fruit growers believe the coming season has been 'saved' by heavy rainfall throughout much of the country in recent days.

August 11 , 2015

Australian growers warm to NZ-developed Reddy Robin pears

A pear marketed as 'Papple' in the U.K. has attracted the interest of Australian growers, but it goes by a different name Down Under.

August 11 , 2015

Chinese market officially opens for Peruvian Hass avocados

Peruvian Agriculture Minister Juan Manuel Benites says avocado exports to China could potentially reach US$50 million.

August 11 , 2015

HLB launches its first organic Formosa papayas in U.S. market

HLB's new organic papayas grown in a 'protected microclimate' area in Mexico feature a ripeness indicator.

August 11 , 2015