Chinese importer upbeat for Australian nectarine deal

After a season of record pricing for Australian mandarins, Altai Fresh is excited about the country's upcoming nectarine campaign.

September 15 , 2016

Recent frosts have minimal effect on Chilean table grapes

Uvanova's Carolina Cruz says a cold start to the spring means the table grape season should not begin quite as early as previously thought.

September 15 , 2016

Bayer confirms US$66B takeover of Monsanto

After much back and forth, Monsanto and Bayer have entered into a deal that would form the world's biggest seeds and pesticides company.

September 14 , 2016

U.S.: Sakuma farmworkers vote yes for union

A labor relations conflict that has lasted three years has now culminated in the endorsement of a union from workers at Sakuma Brothers Farms.

September 13 , 2016

Canada: BC blueberries prove up to the task for China-bound seafreight

Results may have been mixed for the first full season but exporters have learned important lessons for next year.

September 13 , 2016

Young Entrepreneur: Fruta Cloud brings new model to Chinese fruit market

After working with the likes of Google and Amazon, George Liu is back in China with a new vision for app-based trading.

September 12 , 2016

U.S.: California start-up developing autonomous apple vacuum

A spin-out company of SRI International is hoping to solve the apple industry's ongoing labor shortage issues by automating the harvests.

September 12 , 2016

Fyffes buys Canadian mushroom company for €41M

The acquisition of All Seasons Mushrooms follows on from Fyffe's initial foray into Canadian mushrooms in April this year.

September 08 , 2016

Early start for Chilean blueberry campaign

The vast majority of Chile's early blueberry volumes have been shipped to China, where prices have been steadily increasing over recent weeks.

September 07 , 2016

Local blueberries can fetch a premium in China, says Costa exec

Costa Group general manager for berries and IBO treasurer Peter McPherson discusses a growing varietal importance in the Chinese market.

September 07 , 2016