Ecuador next in line for Hass avocado boom

Wedged between avocado powerhouse Peru and up-and-comer Colombia, one wonders why Ecuador hasn't capitalized sooner on the lucrative crop.

July 03 , 2017

“Neonicotinoids harm bees”, extensive pan-European study finds

The latest study was designed "to reflect the real world due to its size and scope" and can therefore help to explain the "inconsistencies" of past research results.

June 30 , 2017

U.S.: Arizona heatwave sends melon prices soaring

The extreme heat has destoryed vines, resulting in FOB prices doubling for honeydews and cantaloupes.

June 30 , 2017

Australia's largest avocado farm to be sold to offshore buyer

While the buyer remains unknown, a Chinese company had previously announced its intentions to buy plantations in Western Australia.

June 29 , 2017

EU table grape market under pressure in lead-up to Mediterranean supply

German fruit importer Kölla does not expect the table grape market to pick up for two to three weeks, but overall quality from upcoming Mediterranean supply looks good.

June 29 , 2017

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