Countries

California to market first local gold kiwifruit in a decade

California's production forecast for the coming kiwifruit season may be similar to last year, but substantial new acreage is cropping up across the state.
September 24 , 2015

New plantings drive South African blueberry growth

South Africa's blueberry campaign officially kicked off this week in the country's largest export market.
September 24 , 2015

Purple carrots make 'first foray' into U.K. supermarkets

A grower of an unusually-colored carrot expects the vegetable to become a 'much more common sight' in the future.
September 24 , 2015

State of the Market - Week 38, 2015

The supply of lemons in the U.S. was one-fifth greater year-on-year in week 38.
September 23 , 2015

Chilean earthquake damages irrigation channels

Around half of the water channels in the Choapa and LimarĂ­ Basins have been blocked in the aftermath of Chile's earthquake last week.
September 23 , 2015

Opinion: An unexpected benefit from the California drought

The drought is "forcing California growers to use less water, unintentionally resulting in smaller, more flavorful fruits," says Frieda's CEO Karen Caplan.
September 23 , 2015

China conducts audit of Polish apple industry

"Opening up such a huge market in the world’s most populated country is exactly what Poland needs right now," says a government spokesperson.
September 23 , 2015

U.S.: Limoneira hires cook show host to front new campaign

Limoneira's "Lemons for Life" campaign is due to be launched at a major industry event in October.
September 23 , 2015

Colombia to host next World Avocado Congress

Colombia has beaten a competitive bid from New Zealand to be named the host country for the World Avocado Congress in 2019.
September 23 , 2015

Avocados will mimic Red Globes in China, says Peruvian minister

After successfully shipping Hass avocados to China, Peru now plans to overtake Mexico as the world's leading exporter.
September 23 , 2015