South Africa: Neofresh eyes Europe with Mpumalanga blueberry plantings

A South African produce company in the subtropcial region is hoping to supply the European market in a window that normally sess limited volumes.

September 08 , 2016

Local blueberries can fetch a premium in China, says Costa exec

Costa Group general manager for berries and IBO treasurer Peter McPherson discusses a growing varietal importance in the Chinese market.

September 07 , 2016

Bayer raises Monsanto takeover offer to US$65B

The German group has now raised its offer to US$127.5 per share and says negotiations are in 'advanced' stages.

September 06 , 2016

Australia: Could "sunglass" greenhouses raise horticultural productivity?

A glass-focused project at the Swinburne University of Technology seeks to further control protected crop environments while also raising energy efficiency.

September 06 , 2016

U.S.: Limited supply of club grape varieties 'angering retailers', says Pandol Bros

John Pandol says California's table grape volumes look set to be higher than the previous two years.

September 05 , 2016

Fyffes sees H1 profits rise despite banana market issues

Fyffes' results for the first half of 2016 were lifted by higher volumes in its pineapple and melon businesses and the March acquisition of a Canadian mushroom grower.

September 02 , 2016

Could irradiation protocols give Aussie exports a competitive edge?

The practice keeps the cold chain constant, it's chemical-free and can make all the difference for freshness and premium pricing. But this is just the tip of the iceberg.

September 02 , 2016