Opinion: Chile and Peru - Similar but different?

The two horticultural industries share a number of features in common, but the background to the development of their export sectors has been very different.

September 09 , 2019

U.S.: Agriculture Capital invests in Firestone Pacific Foods

Family-owned and operated since 1896, Firestone has expanded over the years to become one of the Pacific Northwest's leading frozen fruit processors.

September 05 , 2019

China gives final go-ahead for Spanish grape imports

Spain can now begin exporting grapes to China, after the Asian country's authorities gave official authorization following the agreement made in November.

September 05 , 2019

Agro Vision blueberries: Transforming lands, Transforming lives

The high growth, high impact, super-fruit farming company with large-scale land and water assets and operations based in Northern Peru is abuzz with activity.

September 04 , 2019

Dole Asia to expand pineapple production to Sierra Leone

Dole Asia's parent company says it wants to expand pineapple production to a third location to mitigate potential weather-related risks.

September 02 , 2019

U.S. Northwest cherry prices stronger than last season

Prices of 10-row cherries from Yakima and Wenatchee started off at similar levels to 2018, but from there the two years showed an increasingly significant gap.

September 02 , 2019

U.S.: Louisiana grapefruit wins world record for size, weight

The giant fruit beat the previous record-holder, a seven-pound one-ounce grapefruit from Brazil that had held the title since 2006.

August 27 , 2019

U.S.: Growers of famed 'long-necked' avocado have plenty more surprises up their sleeves

"Other interesting varieties are purple avocados, which are beautifully colored, and Brogden avocados, which have edible smooth thin skin," says the farm's co-founder.

August 27 , 2019

NZ: Rockit Global "step-changes" business with new HQ and packhouse

“This project signifies the growth of the apple industry in Hawke’s Bay, and signals the coming of age of Rockit and a reflection of our confidence and belief in our product and brand,” says CEO.

August 22 , 2019

NZ Avocado CEO talks greater Asian focus, second season in China and industry growth

New Zealand is expecting a greater proportion of avocado exports to go to Asia over the coming years as production rises in its largest market, while a large number of new plantings look set to boost supply levels.