"Bizarre" Mexican mango season pushes on

Small sizes look likely to continue for a Mexican mango deal that's been in short supply, but one importer is seeing some of the sweetest fruit witnessed in a long time.

April 25 , 2016

Results rift for Peruvian table grape varieties

While seedless grape prices have been "spectacular", Red Globes have not fared so well for Peru in 2015-16.

April 23 , 2016

Pomegranate demand explodes, keeps up with Peruvian volume surge

A sharp uptick in competitive Peruvian fruit has "expelled" Chile from the EU pomegranate market and threatens to do the same in the U.S.

April 22 , 2016

China: Zespri becomes importer of record

New Zealand kiwifruit marketer Zespri is set to sell six million more trays this season in China, where it has changed its import model and plans to open three new offices.

April 21 , 2016

One third of Chile's walnut crop "severely damaged" from rain

Chilean walnut growers are hopeful the rains forecast for this weekend are of a lower intensity than the event that hit the country a few days ago.

April 21 , 2016

South Africa: Citrogold takes Tango mandarin decision to court

Even though rights have been awarded for the Tango variety, proponents of its parent fruit have urged growers not to jump to conclusions.

April 21 , 2016

Electrically charged solution increases produce shelf life

"“Such small things can actually make a huge difference in the whole food supply chain," says a British researcher.

April 19 , 2016

South African fruit industry gets boost from Indonesian decision

Not only does the new trading regime making exports easier for a range of South African fruit, but it allows shipments to enter the Port of Jakarta.

April 14 , 2016

Underwater veggie garden group to build 'Tree of Life' 

An Italian subaquatic vegetable garden is paying tribute to Michelangelo with its own underwater Tree of life replica in its 'crazy' 2016 development.

April 14 , 2016

The Hass Horn: Explaining North America's depressed avocado prices

While volumes have risen and periodic market crashes can occur, Avi Crane believes the existence of avocados is a matter of "Devine intervention".

April 12 , 2016