Peru gets closer to U.S. asparagus market access without fumigation

A recent ministerial visit appears to have borne fruit for market access arrangements surrounding asparagus and blueberries.

May 12 , 2016

U.K.: Tesco spreads the love for avocado with butter alternative

Avocados are becoming so popular in the U.K. that Tesco has launched a spreadable version of the fruit as a healthier substitute for butter.

May 11 , 2016

Peru on high alert for HLB

The insect that spreads citrus greening has been found near the northern border with Ecuador.

May 10 , 2016

U.S.: HLB reports ongoing Brazilian papaya shortages

Unprecedented drought conditions in the state of Espirito Santo have caused the shortage which is expected to last through July.

May 10 , 2016

Colombia: Cauca group to send first avocados to Europe

With GlobalG.A.P certification now under its belt, CaucaHass S.A.T. will very soon be in a position to ship its fruit to the EU.

May 09 , 2016

NZ High Court orders Kiwifruit Board to review three marketing proposals

The decision comes after collaborative marketing applications from Seeka Kiwifruit Industries and Splice Fruit were rejected amid concerns they would upset Zespri premiums in China and Austria.

May 06 , 2016

Serbia: New tide for horticulture with floating greenhouse

On the Blue Danube floats a green initiative that heralds a new frontier for urban farming.

May 06 , 2016

El Niño causes NZ feijoa glut, claims Southern Belle Orchard

Markets have been consistent for the niche fruit but two developments are needed for long-term growth - better shelf life and consumer education.

May 05 , 2016

South Africa: New persimmon varieties could raise future production

While drought has put the strain on volumes this year, Jan Hoon of Franschhoek Marketing has an optimistic long-term outlook.

May 04 , 2016

U.S.: CBC sues University of California over strawberry breeding program

California Berry Cultivars has remonstrated with the university over the "collapse" of protocols and precedents in developing strawberries.

May 03 , 2016