Could natural Aussie tech change the avocado processing game?

Naturo has received worldwide interest for a new breed of avocado processing machines that promise long shelf life, no additives and no noticeable difference in flavor.

June 10 , 2016

Israeli pitahaya grower aims to emulate mango success story

With the U.S. market having recently opened for Israeli dragon fruit, one grower says demand is outstripping supply by 'three or four times'.

June 09 , 2016

Mexico revokes anti-dumping fees on U.S. apple imports

The decision by Mexico's Secretary of the Economy means all provisional fees must be returned.

June 07 , 2016

Mexico: Jalisco facility a "harbinger" of avocado growth for Calavo

Calavo Growers CEO Lee E. Cole has commented on plans for Jalisco-origin avocado sales in today's record quarterly results announcement.

June 06 , 2016

PPK: A snapshot of Peru's next president

Who is Pedro Pablo Kuczynski, and what would his presidency mean for one of the world's fastest emerging produce export nations?

June 06 , 2016

Hortifrut invests US$13M in Q1

Sales and profits rose for Chile-based berry multinational Hortifrut in the first quarter of 2016.

June 03 , 2016

Peru: Camposol gets more bang for its buck in Q1

Peru's leading agri-exporter saw a 417% surge in profits for the period despite a significant fall in export volume.

June 02 , 2016

Opportunities bubbling for Champagne grape exports

Not to be confused with the sparkling wine, Champagne grapes have been overflowing with interest over the last decade.

June 02 , 2016

Russia eases ban on frozen, dried imports for baby food

The government made the decision in a bid to spur manufacturing in the domestic baby food sector.

June 01 , 2016

U.S.: Sakuma Brothers Farms responds to anti-union allegations

The company whose farm was at the center of an attempted boycott of Driscoll's berries last year is back on the defensive again.