NZ: Zespri responds to Chinese trade war speculation

New Zealand kiwifruit exporter Zespri says sales are on track to making China its number one market this year.

July 20 , 2016

Seedless mandarins to become market standard in Australia, says Freshmax exec

Freshmax Australia has an expansive easy peeler planting program with some distinctive new varieties now coming into production.

July 19 , 2016

Could "Comic Contracts" help protect vulnerable workers?

South African group Indigo Fruit Growers thinks they can.

July 18 , 2016

Chinese vendor throws Philippine mangoes "in the trash"

Social media users in China are pushing for a boycott of Philippine fruit, and traders are taking notice.

July 15 , 2016

U.S.: GMO labeling bill passes Congress

Western Growers CEO Tom Nassif says the passage will allow the industry to better educate consumers about the benefits of genetically modified food.

July 14 , 2016

"Geometric growth" ahead for Opal apples

Opal apples have figuratively glittered in sensory testing for a long time in the U.S., but only now is supply starting to take off in a big way.

July 14 , 2016

Dutch greenhouse consortium harnesses geothermal energy

A Dutch greenhouse grower hopes the use of a renewable energy source will not only provide savings in the future but will make his business more sustainable.

July 13 , 2016

Canada: High blueberry quality offset by early season, excess competition

Canada Day marked the first ever shipment of fresh BC blueberries to South Korea, but timing has thrown of the season somewhat both abroad and in North America.

July 12 , 2016

Golden Wing Mau buys NZ$72M stake in T&G

Chinese company Golden Wing Mau has bought almost one fifth of New Zealand produce company T&G Global.

July 11 , 2016

USDA delays Argentine lemon import rule decision

Authorities have given the public more time to respond to the proposed rule, which has generated 150 comments so far.