Opinion: Pros and cons of club varieties

"With over 80 apple breeding programs around the world, the branded new variety scene will become a very crowded place," says John Winton of AgFirst.

August 14 , 2017

South African avocado exporter "blown away" by EU green-skinned demand

A representative of ZZ2 said high prices in Europe this season did not compensate for the significant reduction in volume.

August 02 , 2017

The Ogg Blogg: A visit to Bogotá's Paloquemao Market

Fresh Fruit Portal editor Matt Ogg walks you through the Colombian capital's Paloquemao Market, where giant guanabanas (soursops) reign supreme alongside a colorful range of produce.

July 26 , 2017

Opinion: The huge economic potential of breadfruit - Pt. 4

Michael McLaughlin of The Trees That Feed Foundation argues that in a country like Jamaica, "money does grow on trees."

July 04 , 2017

The new grape varieties gaining ground in Chile, Peru

The shift to new cultivars has been delayed compared to California, but the move to proprietary table grape varieties has been fast in both countries over the last few years.

June 29 , 2017

Ambrosia apple patent will still be valid outside North America

"There are still many more years of protection in the rest of the world," says a representative of variety manager Summerland.

June 09 , 2017

Mexico: Michoacán Governor makes accusations against APEAM president

Governor Silvano Aureoles Conejo has alleged a Mexican avocado industry leader has an illegal orchard in Villa Madero.

June 07 , 2017

India: Kay Bee Exports sends its first ever mango shipment to China

The company aims to harness a largely underutilized protocol to develop the Chinese market's palate for Indian mangoes.

May 19 , 2017

Chile to ramp up production of GEM avocados

The frist exports of the Hass-like avocado cultivar from Chile to the U.K. market may be carried out this upcoming season.

May 09 , 2017

Avocado shortage hits Japan

A representative of a Japanese importer was quoted as saying: "Demand for any product posts explosive growth once Chinese start buying."

May 04 , 2017