Hass avocado business gets off the ground in Ecuador

Hass avocado production is gaining momentum on the coast of Ecuador, where a farm of Chilean investor Roderick Maclean Boyd offers high hopes to local farmers looking to get involved with the crop.

July 22 , 2020

Peru forecasts massive lift in blueberry exports this year

Peru, which last year became the world's biggest fresh blueberry exporter, is expecting another big lift in shipments in this season now underway, with the U.S. and Europe set to receive more fruit.

July 20 , 2020

French-bred Story apple to be commercialized in U.S.

A U.S. company was licensed to become the U.S. Propagation Manager for one of a French institute's newest selections, marketed as the Story apple.

July 17 , 2020

Australian grape industry body chair quits following Sun World IP breach

The former chair said he did not “wish to subject the ATGA to unnecessary scrutiny” following “breaches to grower license agreements”, according to the association.

July 15 , 2020

New EU phytosanitary import rules had "significant consequences" for industry

New regulations implemented last December for exporters and plant protection organizations have increased the barriers for trade with Europe.

July 10 , 2020

Rainforest Alliance's new certification program adds buyer obligations

The Rainforest Alliance's new program includes requirements for buyers to reward producers for meeting sustainable agriculture standards, among others.

July 01 , 2020

IFG adds new table grape varieties to portfolio

Unlike typical grape-naming systems that simply reflect seasons or color, IFG created a new and energizing naming architecture that depicts the essence of these new IFG-bred varieties.

July 01 , 2020

"Significant improvements" announced to PTI's traceability guidance

 The Produce Traceability Initiative - consisting of CPMA, GS1 US, PMA, and United Fresh - have announced the release of four new or improved tools to support traceability implementation.

June 26 , 2020

Fester & Co. GmbH consolidates presence in South America and opens new office in Peru

Fester & Co. GmbH, Germany has proudly announced the foundation of its newest branch in Peru: Fester Marine Peru SAC.

June 25 , 2020

Chiquita to stop shipping bananas from Honduras in favor of Guatemala - report

The company reportedly announced that from June 30 it will stop using Puerto Cortés, instead trucking the fruit around 100km across the border to Puerto Barrios.

June 23 , 2020