Pistachio sales approaching almonds in snacking, says Wonderful exec

Wonderful Pistachios has shelled out big to achieve increased brand recognition and record market share in the category.

July 28 , 2017

Australia: Keep your eyes peeled for bananas of the future

"Tropical Race IV has forced us into that situation," says researcher David Peasley, who is trialing some attractive and tasty banana varieties in northern New South Wales.

July 18 , 2017

Australia's largest avocado farm to be sold to offshore buyer

While the buyer remains unknown, a Chinese company had previously announced its intentions to buy plantations in Western Australia.

June 29 , 2017

The new grape varieties gaining ground in Chile, Peru

The shift to new cultivars has been delayed compared to California, but the move to proprietary table grape varieties has been fast in both countries over the last few years.

June 29 , 2017

Orri clementines show promise for Chilean citrus growers

Israeli and Chilean representatives of the late season variety provide deep insights into how the fruit differs from the competition on the farm and at retail.

June 27 , 2017

U.S.: Florida dragon fruit suppliers upbeat about Ecuadorian access

The consensus seems to be that imports will not impact on local growers and will in fact boost the dragon fruit category in the U.S.

June 23 , 2017

Grupo Molina pioneers new state for Mexican table grape industry

Once completed the project could have a harvest capacity of 10 million boxes in an ideal market window for the United States.

June 12 , 2017

Spain's Planasa acquires major California strawberry nursery

We speak to the head of the multinational berry breeder and nursery about the latest developments in their rapid global growth.

May 17 , 2017

Chilean Pink Lady growth to be lower than forecast

Issues in Chile and Argentina related to the hot summer mean lower volumes of Cripps Pink will be eligible to be marketed under the leading brand.

May 15 , 2017

South Africa “the new kid on the block” in global kiwifruit industry

"I think there are some very interesting partnerships that are developing between South African, European and Chinese-based companies," says Biogold's Peter Turner.

May 10 , 2017