Chilean fruit industry reps take aim at Zespri, NZ govt

ASOEX has made fresh allegations about Zespri's market behavior not just in Asia, but North America as well.

May 30 , 2017

Costa Group's South Australian mushroom expansion garners govt funding

The AUD$60 million expansion will make the facility outside Adelaide the country's largest and most technologically advanced mushroom operation.

May 29 , 2017

Mexico: Social responsibility alliance expects certificate system by late 2017

While AHIFORES does not have the authority to audit companies, its director Aimée Nuñez believes new certifications will change the game in Mexico.

May 29 , 2017

High hopes in Italy for Canadian table grape market prospects

Italian fruit industry leaders discuss phenomenal growth for different crops in the Canadian market in recent years, and the challenges and benefits of new protocols.

May 26 , 2017

Interpoma China organizers "positively surprised" by uptake

China may be the world's leading producer of apples, but with low yields per hectare the country has a lot more potential up its sleeve.

May 25 , 2017

U.S.: SCFBA slams "draconian" budget cut proposals

Growers are up in arms over proposed cuts to the Specialty Crop Block Grant and Market Access programs.

May 24 , 2017

Colombia: Pacific Fruits expands export offering

One of Colombia's leading avocado players is broadening its horizons by adding limes and pineapples into the mix.

May 24 , 2017

Fresh produce skin glow beats a suntan, Aussie research finds

Could recent research on fruits and vegetables turn the beauty industry on its head?

May 23 , 2017

GlobalG.A.P. launches new TR4 disease biosecurity add-on for bananas

The tool allows growers to perform a detailed risk assessment of their banana plantations and provides the basic points in the preparation of a mitigation plan.