South Africa: Flash Gala brand launched for Bigbucks apples

'In the fruit industry a find like this is pretty much like discovering a new galaxy might be for astronomers.'

May 25 , 2018

What is the current status of fruit fly in Chile?

A representative of the Agriculture and Livestock Service (SAG) gives us the low-down, following four Medfly detections over the last six months.

May 07 , 2018

U.S.: Wonderful Company sees sky-high growth as strategy pays off

Last year the company achieved packaged produce sales of almost US$1.5 billion and saw some of the highest levels of growth among the major industry players. We recently took a trip to California to visit its citrus and nut operations.

April 16 , 2018

Giving fake wasabi the chop: A production snapshot outside Japan

From North America to the U.K. we speak with growers putting authentic wasabi rhizomes on the map in restaurants, wholesale markets, retail and even phytomedical supplements and cosmetics.

April 09 , 2018

Growers Czech out new cherries Tamara, Irena for commercial growth

With Tamara as a large cherry and Irina as a pollinator for the late-season Regina variety, growers are finding new opportunities in a sector where successful introductions are few and far between.

March 19 , 2018

Opal apple to enter 'next period of growth' in Europe

Owners of the non-browning, scab-resistant apple have set a goal for volumes to hit at least 1% of the tonnage currently dedicated to Golden Delicious in Europe.

March 07 , 2018

A snapshot of Sun World grape varieties in Europe

AutumnCrisp is at the front of a new wave of grape varieties coming to Europe, including some more niche cultivars that cater to the Italian preference for muscat-flavored fruit.

March 05 , 2018

Q&A: Total Produce chief sees "exciting times" ahead with Dole deal

"Ultimately, you don’t necessarily need to control 100% of an organization from day one to start planning cooperation," says Total Produce chief executive Rory Byrne.

February 16 , 2018

Costa Rican Congress opens investigation into alleged organic pineapple fraud

Organic grower organization Canagro believes the allegations will implicate various members of the private and public sectors.

February 14 , 2018

New Zealand launches new late-season apricot varieties

Two low-ethylene varieties are expected to prove very successful for those shipping to the Asian market.

January 30 , 2018