Australia: Banana tissue culture "fundamental" for biosecurity

As tension continues in the Australian banana industry about the threat of Panama Disease TR4, sourcing clean plant material is more vital than ever.

November 21 , 2016

U.S.: Golden berry importers take the 'cape' out of cape gooseberries

We catch up with two U.S. importers of the Andean berry that are trialing new ways to market the exotic fruit.

November 21 , 2016

CarbAmericas, CarGoldMex open new Mexican facility

The 30,000-square-foot facility will be used to pack fruits and vegetables from Central Mexico including broccoli, asparagus and strawberries.

November 18 , 2016

IP grape varieties make headway for Fruitico in Western Australia

The entry of Californian grapes three years ago has forced Western Australia's hand, with groups like Fruitico moving into better tasting, higher yielding varieties.

November 16 , 2016

South Africa propagating cherry rootstocks to triple production

The head of the SA Cherry Growers' Association has described this current season as 'one to forget'.

November 15 , 2016

Peru: CPF adds Sweet Jubilee to table grape export offering

It may be the first year of exports, but the Fruit Growers Consortium of Peru is planning to ship 70 containers of Sweet Jubilee this year.

November 08 , 2016

Colombian papaya industry 'transforming' into export business

While less than 1% of production is currently exported, Colombia soon hopes to ship five containes per week to Europe and three per week to the U.S.

November 08 , 2016

Think small to think big, says Albert Heijn exec

Innovation and convenience trends were at the forefront of today's Thought Leaders Breakfast Panel to kick off the inaugural Amsterdam Produce Show.

November 03 , 2016

Chilean nectarine exporters outline plans for inaugural Chinese mainland deal

Chilean fruit growers expect the recently announced Chinese opening for their nectarines will not only bring export benefits in Asia, but could take some weight off the U.S. market as well.

October 27 , 2016

U.S.: I Love Produce brings Chinese Fuji apples under 'eat brighter!' label

The move builds on a doubling of Asian pear imports under the Eat Brighter scheme.

October 26 , 2016