Total Produce enters deal to acquire 45% of Dole Food Company

Subject to anti-trust review, two of the world's largest fruit and vegetable companies are on track to joining forces by mid-2018.

February 01 , 2018

Spain sees strong growth in berry plantings

Spain is currently negotiating blueberry access to China and is planning to boost its presence in the Middle East.

February 01 , 2018

Sweet news for OSF as Canadian authorities approve Arctic Fuji apple

The non-browning cultivar will now have the chance to join Arctic Golden and Arctic Granny in the marketplace.

January 31 , 2018

Update: Taiwan bans fruit imports from Tasmanian region due to fruit fly concerns

The ban comes at the end of the state's cherry season, with a phyto scare that will hopefully be eradicated in time for the next campaign.

January 30 , 2018

Major Australian avocado company bought by Canadian pension fund

Neil and Ian Delroy highlighted the "solid asset stewardship" of Jasper Farms' new owner.

January 30 , 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

Counter-seasonal cherry exporters need “targeted approach” in Europe to emulate berry success

Norton Folgate managing director Matt Hancock advocates a continued push for 52-week supply combined with more promotional efforts for the category in continental Europe.

January 29 , 2018

Argentina: Lemon exports set for 'significant rise' in 2018, says Federcitrus

The availability of five new markets and good anticipated conditions in Europe are likely to spur on exports this coming season.

January 26 , 2018

Kenyan avocado supplier "very happy" with export ban

A representative of Selina Wamucii says he "looks forward to a time where the export standards requirements will be strictly enforced such that a ban will be unnecessary."

January 25 , 2018

Australia: Suspected fruit fly larvae detected in Tasmania

The suspected larvae were found in backyard apricot trees in Spreyton in the state's northwest and on Flinders Island.

January 24 , 2018