U.S. apple industry expects production below USDA forecast

Weather-related issues have led the U.S. Apple Association to expect less fruit than official forecasts, but the crop is still looking healthy.

August 25 , 2015

Germany: Rewe Group invests €1M+ in sustainable banana production

German retailer Rewe has pledged funding for environmental and social projects around Costa Rican and Panamanian banana farms.

August 25 , 2015

Unifrutti establishes 2,600ha Philippine banana farm

A US$79 million investment by a Unifrutti affiliate company is said to be the largest ever in the Philippine province of Maguindanao.

August 25 , 2015

Colombia: Eje Cafetero to start Hass avocado export campaign this week

The new season is around the corner for some Colombian avocado growers, but Westsole has urged farmers to be careful not to export too early.

August 25 , 2015

Australia: Costa Group exceeds prospectus forecast for FY2015

Berries, mushrooms, tomatoes and citrus helped Costa Group deliver higher revenues in FY2015, while the company continues to be bullish on its joint ventures in Morocco and China.

August 24 , 2015

Thailand: Andy Hall charged in Natural Fruit defamation case

'The prospects for Andy Hall to receive a fair trial are looking grim', says Finnwatch.

August 24 , 2015

¡Ay, carambola! Carving out new Colombian fruit export options

A recent SIPPO buyer mission to Colombia showed that while it's still early days for many small growers, they have clear advantages in crops ranging from limes to avocados to carambola.

August 24 , 2015

Hortifrut's Brazilian arm enjoying 30% berry sales growth

Berry Good is planning to open two additional sales offices in Brazil amid sharp growth, thanks partly to consumers learning more about its fruit.

August 24 , 2015

Colombia to send first dragon fruit shipment to South Korea

With treatment facilities up and running, Asoppitaya is set to export to a new lucrative market this week while it also seeks out fresh opportunities from Europe and an eventual U.S. market opening.

August 24 , 2015

Argentina: Wish Farms expects blueberry volumes to double

Adequate chill hours and no harsh weather events have a Florida-based distributor feeling optimistic about its Argentine blueberry season.

August 24 , 2015