Maluma yields outperform Hass in Peruvian avocado trials, claims Talsa

The Peruvian grower-exporter is pushing the envelope with orchard density and to great effect, with expectations to hit 39MT per hectare on one farm this upcoming season.

March 15 , 2018

Adora, the dark brown tomato that took FLIA silver in Berlin

Specialty tomatoes are an extremely competitive space, but a French breeder has managed to capture the public's attention with its marmande variety Adora.

February 16 , 2018

U.S.: Commercial black walnut production a "long-term goal" at Hammons

With a bold flavor and unique health attributes the crop is "hitting a lot of trends" right now, according to Brian Hammons of 71-year-old family business Hammons Products Company.

November 20 , 2017

NZ experts visit Chile to collaborate on stinkbug strategy

New Zealand government and industry are taking a proactive approach to the pest, which entered the Southern Hemisphere for the first time last year and has the potential to inflict billions of dollars' worth of damage on fruit crops.

October 31 , 2017

Chile: Leading strawberry nursery launches new California-bred varieties

The launch came during a field day event at an experimental research center, which was established to help support the industry.

October 30 , 2017

U.S.: More 'Juici' apple volumes to start flowing as planting ramps up

The cross between Honeycrisp and Braeburn has flavor that's "unlike any other apple that’s out there", says Bruce Turner of OSRG.

October 25 , 2017

Ifored launches red-fleshed apple brand

The first commercial trials of three varieties of different skin colors are to get underway in the coming weeks. 

October 20 , 2017

BC Tree Fruits refreshes Ambrosia apple branding

The cooperative's volumes are expected to increase by 150% over the next several years.

October 19 , 2017

Photo Gallery: Buck's Farm - Native Australian crops and exotic fruit

Get ready for a visual feast of some of Australia's exotic native crops including finger limes, red centre limes and the Davidson's plum.

October 17 , 2017

Australia: Freshmax Brisbane upgrade nears completion

As the first site in Australia to use 100% Ethy-Gen catalytic converters for ripening, the facility caters to all members of the Freshmax Group along with third-party users.

October 05 , 2017