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

"Immobilizing pests", ICB Pharma bio-tech to go global

Steeped in a family line descending from one of the fathers of modern thermochemistry, the Polish company's biological products are on-trend and have proven a hit with growers.

March 06 , 2017

Organic certification under scrutiny for U.S. importer Pichuberry

A German certifier and a Colombia-based goldenberry grower-exporter allege their names were misused on organic documentation provided to a U.S. customer.

March 03 , 2017

Total Produce, T&G raise stakes in Oppy

Oppy described the increased links with the two companies as forming an "unprecedented global supply chain".

March 02 , 2017

Kohlrabi the 'new star' in the salad bar, says Bejo Zaden

Representatives of the Dutch seed company discuss some of the hottest trends in the European vegetable space.

March 01 , 2017