The new grape varieties gaining ground in Chile, Peru

The shift to new cultivars has been delayed compared to California, but the move to proprietary table grape varieties has been fast in both countries over the last few years.

June 29 , 2017

NZ lemon grower proves climate isn't everything

They may be in one of the world's "most marginal" regions for citrus, but with the right growing practices T&G has been able to help satisfy booming demand for lemons in Asia.

June 28 , 2017

Union urges European-wide dock worker strikes

A two-hour walkout is planned for June 29 across the continent in support of stevedores battling against Spanish government proposals to reform labour laws.

June 28 , 2017

Two Del Montes team up for JV in retail, refrigerated groceries

Two major fruit companies with similar names have put litigation to rest and are taking a step forward as business partners.

June 27 , 2017

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.: Sun Pacific grape deal to rise by 50%+ within five years

VP of business development Howard Nager extols the benefits of fixed weight packages, organics and branding that moves beyond "red, green and black" in table grapes.

June 26 , 2017

Potential U.S. pomegranate market access "great news" for Turkey

A Turkish shipper has said exporters must do "the right job" in the U.S. market, while a representative of Ruby Fresh doesn't expect heavy competitive pressure.

June 26 , 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

Australia: ANAO report slams national pesticide regulator

Agriculture Minister Barnaby Joyce has criticized the regulator, adding the report findings reinforce the government's plans to move the APVMA to Armidale.

June 22 , 2017

Costa Rica: UNESCO urged to protect area from Del Monte pineapple operations

The development comes a month after authorities suspended a pineapple project until "various aspects" related to the archeological sites were resolved.