Chile: Table grape industry announces two new commercial varieties

The two red seedless varieties await commercial rollout, a researcher for the program tells us it's a step for "maintaining competitive edge" in markets.

February 11 , 2020

Wonderful Citrus "poised for very bright future" despite industry challenges, says new president

Zak Laffite, who took over the role from David Krauss in January, said the citrus industry's "not in an easy place right now", but he is confident Wonderful Citrus will continue to thrive.

February 10 , 2020

California Navel season to be "more catastrophic" than last if China tariffs remain

Prices over recent weeks for California Navels have fallen even lower than last year, largely because of the ongoing U.S.-China trade war.

February 07 , 2020

NZ: T&G Global and Plant & Food Research and Carsol to form blueberry breeding partnership

The breeding program will produce new varieties of that will provide improved yield and resistance to disease while also delivering consumers larger, tastier berries over a longer period, with an extended harvest season.

February 05 , 2020

Berry groups commit to recycle-ready packaging by 2025

The cornerstone of this international collaboration is the commitment to new label standards, which will optimize the recycle readiness of all berry clamshells throughout North America.

February 04 , 2020

Chilean fruit exports drop 5% year-on-year in 2019

Various fruit categories saw declines in exports in 2019, however, Chilean cherries remained successful as the export landscape changes for the country.

February 04 , 2020

Taiwanese dwarf banana variety harvested for first time in Saint Lucia

The new Taiwanese banana variety is expected to be a good option for climate change adaptation measures and for improving farmers' quality and yields.

February 03 , 2020

Mexican avocado industry attributes much of success to marketing strategies

The Mexican avocado producer's association, APEAM, told us about marketing strategies as the Super Bowl nears and gave insight on growing consumption rates.

January 31 , 2020

Chilean cherry sales 'not significantly affected' by coronavirus, says Fedefruta

The situation in China was intensifying just as the Chinese New Year celebrations - the biggest selling period for Chilean cherries -  were approaching.

January 29 , 2020

Driscoll's builds stake in JV partner Costa Group

It is unknown when Driscoll's first established the stake that is just below the 5 percent "substantial shareholder" threshold, above which its holding would have to be disclosed.

January 28 , 2020