Indian table grapes could see record exports despite weather setbacks

The higher exports could come despite an expected drop in total production after unseasonably late rains, said speakers at the inaugural Indian Grape Forum.

December 09 , 2019

Australia lifts avocado consumption as production hits new record

Australians were eating 3.5kg/person in 2017-18, but as production levels increase, there will also be more avocados on offer for export markets.

December 06 , 2019

State of the Market - Week 48, 2019

Avocado prices rose in the U.S. market in week 48, while cherry prices came under pressure and table grapes were stable.

December 06 , 2019

Robinson Fresh aims to solve key challenge and drive sales with innovative avocado packaging

The company's VP of Global Sourcing speaks about a trial of new avocado packaging that provides pieces of fruit at different stages of ripeness.

December 06 , 2019

NZ avocado thefts: Farmer's trees 'entirely stripped' of crops

"New Zealand is in full harvest, there's no shortage of avocados at the moment...I can't explain the stupidity and desperation," an officer said.

December 05 , 2019

Accel Robotics receives US$30M funding for cashierless store tech

The AI and computer vision tech startup Accel Robotics announced it has plans to install its checkout-free shopping platform in Japan and North America.

December 05 , 2019

Chile scores access to Chinese citrus market

Chilean shipments of oranges, clementines, mandarins, grapefruit and lemons will reach Chinese consumers in the coming months, the Agriculture Minister said.

December 05 , 2019

Chinese economic woes affecting Chilean cherry demand and prices

A troubling economic scenario in China this year has greatly affected the market for Chilean cherries at the start of the season, importers say.

December 05 , 2019

U.K aeroponic start-up LettUs Grow: 'Not everyone is sold on vertical farming initially'

Growing from a home-kit aeroponics system to potential plans to expand globally, this tech company evolved to meet demands of the vertical farming industry. LettUs Grow tells us about challenges, the future of aeroponics and advice it has for farmers to have profitable crops.

December 05 , 2019

Colombia to send first avocados to China this month

The development comes as another Latin American avocado exporting country gains access to the Chinese market.

December 04 , 2019