Freshmax NZ debuts new avocado model

Freshmax describes Avora as "radically different" in that it can create scale for its growers, supply growing demand in Australian and Asian retail, and ultimately drive enhanced grower returns.

August 19 , 2016

Overtime bill could cut Californian ag economy by US$4.5B, report claims

"There is definitely more and more concern about the likely unintended consequences here," says WGA director Matthew Allen.

August 19 , 2016

POM Wonderful president aims to "supplant" whole fruit with arils

California's leading pomegranate grower is planning a significant marketing campaign for its Pom Poms aril product this fall.

August 18 , 2016

South Africa: SRCC's 'one billion rand' citrus investment plan

A leading South African citrus exporter has recently opened a new packhouse in the Sundays River Valley as well as an office in Russia.

August 17 , 2016

NZ avocado sales could double in 2016-17

New Zealand's avocado crop is set to be up 20% on the previous record, while production growth continues with a two-year waiting list on trees.

August 15 , 2016

NZ: New kiwifruit regulations to give Zespri "more certainty" for investment

Set to be approved later this year, the new regulations outline key issues relating to Zespri and the directorship of Kiwifruit New Zealand.

August 12 , 2016

Early U.S. apple season an "advantage" with excellent crop

We speak with Washington State apple growers to hear their views on the current season and key trends in the sector.

August 11 , 2016

U.S.: "Deep end" dive pays off for South American pomegranates at Ruby Fresh

Now with Peru about to be in the mix, Ruby Fresh can almost "close the loop" for a year-round pomegranate program, while weather conditions mean the local Californian crop is looking up this year too.

August 10 , 2016

Chilean volume influx puts North American citrus market under pressure

An earlier South American crop may make the market a bit short on soft citrus in the last two weeks of August.

August 09 , 2016

Canada Banana Farms plans rapid expansion

What began as therapy after a car accident has become a viable business to provide local bananas in cool climes.

August 08 , 2016