Argentina: Mesopotamia forecasts rise in blueberry exports as season kicks off

An industry head says increased competition with Peru was a serious factor last year, but believes this season much of its production growth will go to China.

August 25 , 2017

Zespri kiwifruit sales rise by a fifth in record 2016-17 season

Zespri's net profit more than doubled year-on-year, due mainly to license revenue from the 2016 SunGold tender.

August 24 , 2017

New Aussie tissue culture system supplies "500 times more avocado plants"

UQ researchers have developed a new method for avocado plant propagation that could be vital in addressing plant material shortages.

August 24 , 2017

U.S.: Walmart takes on Amazon through Google Express partnership

"Ok Google, I'd like to order some groceries."

August 23 , 2017

FCM a "different ball game" to CBS for South African citrus industry

An industry representative is "quite confident" the country can comply with new EU regulations coming into effect from January 2018.

August 23 , 2017

EU apple production to be even lower than forecast, says VOG head

On the positive side, however, he says "things are looking up" for VOG growers as market balance is restored.

August 22 , 2017

False Codling Moth to become EU regulated pest from 2018

The development will mean new requirements for South Africa citrus and stonefruit.

August 22 , 2017

U.S.: Pure Flavor to invest US$105M in Georgia greenhouse project

The company says the decision to develop the first high-tech greenhouse of this kind in Georgia will be a "game-changer".

August 21 , 2017

Strong uptake for Tangold mandarins, claims Freshmax Australia

The group now has its first significant semi-commercial volumes of the fruit, known elsewhere as Tango, and will also have export programs in several overseas markets.