Countries

Australia: Costa Group makes shift to substrate blueberry production

Growing blueberries in pot plants has become a priority for ASX-listed Costa Group, which is also applying the method in China.
September 11 , 2015

IBO makes its mark on the global produce map

The IBO is helping the industry make the most of substantial volume rises in the pipeline, and is calling for '100 Years of Blueberries' campaigns worldwide in 2016.
September 11 , 2015

China lifts quarantine on key Chilean avocado regions

Chile's Agriculture Minister says China's lifting of quarantine measures for three regions is excellent news, highlighting avocado exports had been the 'biggest concern'.
September 10 , 2015

Colombian golden berry grower to rapidly expand production

A Colombian exporter says the first cold treatment-free cape gooseberries shipped to the U.S. have been a 'big success', and expects a big future in the North American market.
September 10 , 2015

Chilean mango imports rise six-fold since 2009

Mango-producing countries like Peru and Ecuador may be looking afar for commercial opportunities, but they have a rapidly growing market right on their door step.
September 10 , 2015

U.K.: Giant tomato competition calls in DNA experts to deter cheats

The director of a London flower show says while giant fruit growing is great fun, it also has 'a serious side'.
September 10 , 2015

Pipfruit NZ forecasts successive apple export records

With New Zealand's apple exports already having set a record this season, Pipfruit NZ says 'significant and sustainable' growth can be expected in the future.
September 10 , 2015

U.S.: Lower volumes hit Limoneira profits in Q3

As well as revealing its financial results for its third fiscal quarter, Limoneira has announced a joint venture project with a real estate developer from which it expects to receive a total net cast flow of about US$100 million.
September 09 , 2015

State of the Market - Week 36, 2015

A large supply of Peruivan and Kenyan avocados in the European market pushed prices down in week 36.
September 09 , 2015

British berries enjoy juiciest season yet

The U.K.'s strawberry industry continues to set new sales records, while the raspberry sector has seen a 50% rise in production since 2010.
September 09 , 2015