Colombia strikes deal for U.S. avocado market access

U.S. Vice President Mike Pence has brought good news to Colombian avocado growers today; something uplifting during a visit that has mostly been focused on the challenge of the Venezuelan crisis.

August 13 , 2017

Peruvian fruit exports to the U.S. climb 45% in H1

Avocado and table grape exports rose substantially while mango shipments bucked an overall trend and were also on the rise in the U.S.

August 11 , 2017

NAFTA negotiating objective could hurt fruit & veg market, says FPAA

The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas (FPAA) has cried foul over a provision objective that could raise prices for consumers and "effectively subsidize" a small group of "politically connected" Florida companies.

August 09 , 2017

Belgium: Deprez family buys controlling stake in Greenyard

The change comes after the family purchased remaining Greenyard shares held by Agri Investment Fund CVBA (AIF)

August 09 , 2017

South Africa: Promising future expected for Gala strain discovery

Bigbucks has a 30% pack-out improvement on most Gala strains, and has been well received by consumers in the Middle East and Far East.

August 09 , 2017

Mucci Farms announces large-scale greenhouse investment in Ohio

The Canadian grower is responding to increased U.S. demand for locally-grown produce.

August 08 , 2017

USDA researchers developing improved automation tech for blueberry harvesting

While automation has been around for a while in the processing industry, more complex engineering and a gentler touch are needed if the fruit is to be sold fresh.

August 08 , 2017