Peru expecting huge increase in pomegranate exports

Peru is facing lower prices this season amid rising volumes and increasing competition, but it has recently opened up new markets and will this month receive a visit from a Chinese delegation.

March 26 , 2019

Australia: Griffith University gives papayas a taste makeover

At their best papayas can create phenomenal eating experiences, but at their worst the fruit can be quite astringent and leave an unpleasant aftertaste.

March 26 , 2019

Argentine apple campaign off to a positive start

A representative of Argentina's apple industry is optimistic for a good season this year, although concerns abound around profit margins.

March 26 , 2019

Peruvian Police make arrest after spate of avocado thefts on export-oriented farm

The young man allegedly stole almost one metric ton of the green gold.

March 25 , 2019

Mission Produce: "We're going to continue to push the envelope" this year

We catch up with director of marketing Denise Junqueiro to hear about the company's plans for 2019, investments in emerging supply regions like "game-changer" Peru, and what could be expected in the U.S. market this California season.

March 25 , 2019

U.S.: Kroger subsidiary ditches single-use plastic bags

QFC has made good on its promise to be the first Kroger market to make this transition as part of the #ZeroHungerZeroWaste initiative.

March 25 , 2019

Pakistani Kinnow mandarin exports already higher with weeks still to go

Pakistani Kinnow mandarin exporters have already outdone last season's volume by 4.5% and are expected to keep output going through to next month.

March 25 , 2019

U.S.: Listeria concerns prompt pre-emptive Henry Avocado recall

Avocados imported from Mexico and distributed by Henry Avocado are not subject to the recall and may continue to be sold and consumed.

March 24 , 2019

NZ: Zespri sends first kiwifruit charter of the campaign to China, Japan

For the first time, Zespri expects to supply more gold kiwifruit than green this season.

March 24 , 2019

Terra Exports eyes consolidation in LatAm tropical fruit sector

The company has rapidly increased the number of grower partners it works with in the region and plans further consolidation amid numerous requests from other tropical fruit farmers to work together.

March 22 , 2019