U.S.: Unsealed documents raise fresh questions over safety of Monsanto's Roundup

A U.S. federal court released documents showing plaintiffs have accused an EPA official of conspiring with Monsanto, while an EU watchdog has concluded that glyphosate shouldn't be classified as carcinogenic.

March 16 , 2017

Mission Produce opens first avocado ripening center in Europe

The company's CEO Steve Barnard highlighted avocado demand was growing faster in Europe than in North America.

March 15 , 2017

NZ: Rockit apple founder sells up as new investors eye strong global growth

The development comes after Havelock North Fruit Company founder Phil Alison had reportedlty tried to buy out the other shareholders.

March 14 , 2017

U.S.: Record lemon sales boost Limoneira's revenues in Q1

The company is raising its earnings guidance range for the fiscal year, thanks to in part to a "positive pricing outlook" for avocados.

March 13 , 2017

Fresh Fruit TV: Can avocados be trellised like apples?

With an avocado variety that lends itself to trellising, tests so far have shown higher packouts but there are still many lessons to be learned from the experiment.

March 13 , 2017

South Africa: Citrus exports forecast to rise across the board in 2017

Exports of Valencias, lemons and grapefruit are all expected to increase by between 14-19%.

March 10 , 2017

Brown rot-causing pathogen detected in Aussie nectarines, say Chinese authorities

The head of Summerfruit Australia says the claims are unsubstantiated and that Australian authorities were never informed of the alleged incident.

March 10 , 2017

Australia: FTAs deliver big benefits for horticultural exports, says minister

Although horticultural exports are forecast to increase to AUD3.3 billion in five years, Anne Ruston has emphasized the need for innovation to remain competitive abroad.

March 09 , 2017

South Africa: Maluma Day to challenge avocado sector's "convenient" position

While named after Allesbeste Nursery's increasingly popular variety, the Maluma Day is also about reflection on growing and handling techniques to improve outcomes for all types of avocados.

March 08 , 2017

Innovation: Edipeel prolongs fruit shelf life, reduces spoilage

Using plant waste from fruit and vegetable production, Apeel Sciences has found a way to further the freshness and shelf life of the crops themselves.

March 07 , 2017