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

Chile to ramp up production of GEM avocados

The frist exports of the Hass-like avocado cultivar from Chile to the U.K. market may be carried out this upcoming season.

May 09 , 2017

NZ: Honey Belle pear having a ball in Asian markets

With timing on its side, a crispy sweet flavor and a robust post-harvest performance, Freshmax's Honey Belle-trademarked pear continues to grow in popularity in Asia and to a lesser extent the United States.

May 03 , 2017

Maluma avocado hits the gas to catch up with Hass

One of the pioneers of Hass avocados in Spain believes the cultivar could eventually be displaced by the South African-developed Maluma.

May 02 , 2017

Chilean feijoa exports return to U.S. market

Sol Fruit International owner Matias Patton is ramping up programs for niche Chilean produce items like feijoas, cherimoyas and kumquats.

April 19 , 2017