African avocado production 'could rise as quickly as Colombia's'

Many countries in the continent could greatly increase their supplies of avocados given the right conditions, Zac Bard of Westfalia fruit told World Avocado Congress attendees last month.

October 14 , 2019

U.S.: Trump announces "phase one" trade deal with China

U.S. President Trump said on Friday that he had reached a “substantial deal” with China that will forestall a planned tariff increase on Oct. 15.

October 11 , 2019

Uber moves into grocery delivery with Cornershop acquisition

The news comes a day after Walmart Canada announced it is expanding its official partnership with the Chile-based startup, which is also present in Mexico, Peru and Toronto.

October 11 , 2019

Walmart US announces new CEO

The new appointee will take over from Greg Foran, who is moving onto the role of CEO at Air New Zealand Limited.

October 10 , 2019

'Stars align' for Cosmic Crisp: Washington state launches first exclusive apple

The U.S.'s largest apple-growing state has finally got its first exclusive apple variety, which is launching nationwide this season amid sky-high hopes for the future and an unprecedented level of collaboration within the industry.

October 10 , 2019

Hortifrut to export berries from Colombia through new partnership

Hortifrut said that its deal with a pioneering Colombian berry company will help it to bolster its blueberry business and be closer to key markets.

October 08 , 2019

Mexican greenhouse grower Agrizar to supply Mastronardi BerryWorld America

Agrizar - one of Mexico’s largest growers with a production network of over 8700 acres - will exclusively supply the joint venture announced last year.

October 07 , 2019

FAO launches emergency project to combat banana disease TR4

A new emergency project targets banana-growing countries in Latin America and the Caribbean, where the fruit is a nutritional and economic mainstay.

October 07 , 2019

Argentina expecting good cherry season despite frosts

The Argentine cherry industry is expecting slightly higher volumes than last season and a greater proportion going to the recently opened Chinese market.

October 04 , 2019

"Remarkable breakthrough": Chinese breeders release TR4-resistant banana variety

The new Cavendish-type variety was developed using chemical mutagenesis techniques. It is now being multiplied and distributed to other provinces around China.

October 03 , 2019