Peru: Camposol profits surge 72% in Q3

A tripling of blueberry volume and a jump in avocado prices helped bring Camposol a record result for the period.

October 26 , 2016

Colombian blueberry production set for expansion

With Argentina soon to receive protocols to ship plants to Colombia, one company believes the small industry is about to undergo major development.

October 25 , 2016

U.S.: Mexican growers bet on crops for growing Asian, Latin populations

From long beans to litchis, jicamas to jalapeños, Mexican growers are increasingly looking to culturally-oriented crops to find their fortunes in the United States.

October 24 , 2016

U.S.: Veggie noodle craze spirals into retail market

On trend and no longer just a niche concept, the vegetable-based pasta market is now "al dente" and ready to be served.

October 24 , 2016

Dole Asia to ramp up Philippine banana, pineapple production

Parent company Itochu plans to invest US$57.7 million to improve farming methods and increase productivity to overcome recent setbacks from Panama Disease Tropical Race 4 and weather events.

October 21 , 2016

Chile: ASOEX inks MoU with China Eastern Airlines

Cherries and blueberries are to be the focus of a new deal that will see improved airfreight logistics and promotion to the airline's passengers.

October 21 , 2016

South Africa forecasts modest rise in stonefruit exports

Hortgro says it is expecting a 'normal' export season despite concerns over a cooler spring and prolonged drought conditions.

October 20 , 2016

Canada: Vineland aims to launch seedless grape varieties in 2018

A major Canadian research center is hoping to boost local growers' marketing window with new varieties brought in from the U.S. two years ago.

October 20 , 2016

New Aussie products take avocado value-adding to new level

The Fresh Produce Alliance's new Avovita and Born Pure lines show high pressure processing (HPP) can be used for a lot more than just juice and guacamole.

October 19 , 2016

Chilean cherry production affected by rainfall

Growers in Chile's central-southern regions are expected to have lost a substantial part of their early variety volumes.

October 18 , 2016