Maluma avocado hits the gas to catch up with Hass

One of the pioneers of Hass avocados in Spain believes the cultivar could eventually be displaced by the South African-developed Maluma.

May 02 , 2017

USDA says it won't extend stay on Argentine lemon imports

A rule allowing lemons imports from a major Argentine growing region into the U.S. is set to take effect later this month.

May 01 , 2017

South Africa: Mysterious 'phenomenon' hits Sundays River Valley citrus production

“We have never ever seen this," says the head of the Sundays River Citrus Company.

April 28 , 2017

Could “exorbitant” avocado prices hit U.K. consumption?

"I see that this summer is going to be very complex for avocados," says Pacific Produce's Rob Cullum, who believes Peru is going to focus more on North America than Europe this year.

April 28 , 2017

NZ: "There are no silver bullets" in organic apple farming, says Bostock exec

David Brasell gives us a look at how New Zealand's organic apple industry is changing, and the positive response received from markets.

April 27 , 2017

U.S.: Trump Administration proposes slashing business taxes

There was no mention of the so-called border adjustment tax in the recent White House briefing.

April 26 , 2017

Dole Food Company goes back to Wall Street

Dole owner David Murdock is set to offer US$100 million worth of shares in the company in a bid to pay down debt.

April 25 , 2017

Major South African kiwifruit player goes for gold with new varieties

It may be a small industry, but its leading grower is betting on new cultivars to fetch better returns domestically and in Europe.

April 24 , 2017

ProHass: Further reductions likely for Peruvian avocado forecast

The total volume will still be higher than last season despite flood effects; some will just need to leave fruit on trees for longer.

April 21 , 2017

Russia: South African citrus industry appeals to Putin to review fruit labeling rules

"There’s always a risk that what’s accepted today might not be accepted tomorrow," says CGA CEO Justin Chadwick.

April 20 , 2017