Kiwifruit disease Psa confirmed in Australia

Two weeks after Seeka reported symptoms of the cankerous disease, Agriculture Victoria has confirmed that Psa is now officially present in Australia.

October 15 , 2018

Dole gives brand a new look and identity

The 160-year-old company's new brand visuals have already begun to enter the marketplace for fresh fruit and vegetable packaging and collateral materials. 

October 15 , 2018

Chile greatly reduces focus on U.S. apple market, boosts exports to Europe and India

Despite a 29% drop in Chilean apple exports to the U.S. through September, average prices were significantly lower than the last two years' levels.

October 08 , 2018

China: Inaugural NZ avocado import season kicks off with large fruit

Just Avocados' recent commercial touchdown in mainland China was shortly followed by AVANZA, which is also delving into Taiwan for the first time this year.

October 01 , 2018

Berry People launches inaugural Chilean organic blueberry season and Avo People brand avocados

The company is also announcing a full line of branded conventional berries and avocados to complement its core organic offering, as well as the start of its Mexican raspberry season.

September 26 , 2018

Root-zone cooling technology doubles lettuce yields, speeds growth

"These results highlight the many benefits of root zone cooling in modern agriculture including enhanced plant growth, improved quality, shorter growing cycles, greater growth uniformity as well as energy savings."

September 25 , 2018

Costa Rica: Strike causes heavy losses for pineapple, banana industries

A severe strike in Costa Rica over the last two weeks has affected the banana and pineapple industries, with the latter suffering multi-million dollar losses.

September 23 , 2018

Solidarity against strawberry sabotage: Community lifts Aussie grower spirits

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has echoed calls from Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison urging people to eat more (carefully cut) strawberries, and some growers are already noticing a shift in consumer sentiment. 

September 21 , 2018

U.S. pricing reflects greater orange imports from Chile, South Africa

By mid-August, both origins were fetching prices that were on average around 30% lower year-on-year.

September 20 , 2018

Dole sells U.S. headquarters for US$50M

The move comes a few weeks after Ireland-based multinational Total Produce acquired a 45% stake in Dole.

September 14 , 2018