NZ Avocado CEO talks greater Asian focus, second season in China and industry growth

New Zealand is expecting a greater proportion of avocado exports to go to Asia over the coming years as production rises in its largest market, while a large number of new plantings look set to boost supply levels.

August 22 , 2019

Mexico and U.S. reach deal to end tomato trade war

Under the deal, which will be in place for five years, the vast majority of Mexican tomato exports will be subject to border inspections.

August 21 , 2019

EU apple market to "return to a year of stability", says VOG

Gerhard Dichgans, CEO of the major Italian cooperative consortium, provides an overview of expectations for the European apple market and production forecasts from VOG's members.

August 20 , 2019

MBO blueberry varieties to be grown in Argentina, Uruguay

Australia-based Mountain Blue Orchards - which owns the Eureka line of blueberries - awarded the exclusive production and marketing license following three years of negotiations and research between the parties.

August 19 , 2019

'Groundbreaking' new venture to create 'world's largest indoor farming project'

A leading North American greenhouse grower and a visionary have launched a new "groundbreaking" company called Green International Ventures LLC (GIVE), which will develop its first project in the Middle East prior to international expansion.

August 19 , 2019

Global Cherry Summit announces date for 2020

The premier event in the global cherry industry will return for its third edition, bringing together the world’s leading players to share key information and focus on the new challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.

August 19 , 2019

Project underway to pioneer commercial avocado production in India

A project is underway to pioneer commercial avocado production in India, amid expectations that a sizeable industry could eventually develop.

August 16 , 2019

U.S.: Apeel reveals "incredible" supplier network for range of longer-life produce items

The growing network of innovative grower-packer-shippers will use Apeel’s plant-derived technology to deliver longer-lasting freshness and less waste.

August 15 , 2019

Chile poised for imminent citrus access to China as inspectors visit

The Chilean citrus industry has sought market access to China for many years and hopes to achieve it in November, with Chinese inspectors currently on a 10-day tour of numerous growing regions.

August 13 , 2019

Sun World names CEO and plans expansion into other fruit crops

"We’re now also poised to diversify into other tremendously economically important fruit crops – through organic growth, acquisitions or both -- and to expand our IP and genetics’ footprint,” says Sun World International's new CEO.

August 13 , 2019