China: First Peruvian OZblu blueberries received by Riverking

The company recently held a welcome ceremony in Shanghai, amid confidence that the Australian-bred blueberries will perform very well in the Chinese market.

October 09 , 2019

U.S.: Envy apple production to more than double by 2025

Domestic conventional volumes are set to increase by 40% in the 2019-20 season. Organics, meanwhile, are set to grow by more than 50%.

October 08 , 2019

Mexican greenhouse grower Agrizar to supply Mastronardi BerryWorld America

Agrizar - one of Mexico’s largest growers with a production network of over 8700 acres - will exclusively supply the joint venture announced last year.

October 07 , 2019

Argentina expecting good cherry season despite frosts

The Argentine cherry industry is expecting slightly higher volumes than last season and a greater proportion going to the recently opened Chinese market.

October 04 , 2019

"Remarkable breakthrough": Chinese breeders release TR4-resistant banana variety

The new Cavendish-type variety was developed using chemical mutagenesis techniques. It is now being multiplied and distributed to other provinces around China.

October 03 , 2019

Taylor Fresh Foods acquires fresh-cut vegetable supplier

The CEO of the 120-year-old, Kentucky-based company acquired by Taylor Farms says the transaction provides a 'wonderful opportunity'.

October 02 , 2019

Q&A: T&G Global CEO on where the company is heading

From implementing new business strategies, to building year-round brands for two popular fruits, to boosting labor productivity through innovation, New Zealand’s largest fruit company has a lot on its plate.

September 30 , 2019

U.S.: Japan trade deal "exciting" for California citrus

Japan has stood out among major citrus markets as having very high tariffs on imports from countries with whom it doesn't have a trade deal.

September 27 , 2019

VPC: The new corporate image for the Vidaurri family companies

The group of companies across 13 countries in the Americas is now unified under a single brand that is highly efficient and trend-driven, operates a global and integrated distribution network, and is marking its presence at the vanguard of regional produce industries.

September 23 , 2019

Harnessing 'junk' tomato genes could help speed-breed improved crops

Once dismissed as 'junk DNA' that served no purpose, a family of 'jumping genes' has the potential to accelerate crop breeding for improved traits.