South African avocado access for U.S., Japan 'not too far off'

Derek Donkin believes South Africa could soon have a year-round supply of avocados, but does not expect exports to be spread over all 12-months.

October 01 , 2015

U.S.: Sun World expands international licensee list

Sun World's proprietary stonefruit varieties will now be marketed by six new partners from Israel, Australia and Chile.

September 30 , 2015

U.S.: Florida Citrus Mutual 'confident' of Oriental fruit fly containment

An industry representative says while there are good market prospects for fresh fruit, the same cannot be said for the juicing sector.

September 30 , 2015

U.S. blueberry prices stay strong despite Peruvian volume surge

A flood of Peruvian blueberries over recent weeks has failed to dampen what a Giumarra representative describes as 'skyrocketing' prices.

September 28 , 2015

U.S.: Watermelon a "foodservice powerhouse", claims NWPB

Research has shown watermelons are one of the fastest growing fruits on U.S. salad menus.

September 28 , 2015

Protocol pre-signing raises Turkey's hopes for Chinese cherry market access

The world's largest cherry-producing country is one step closer to gaining Chinese market access.

September 25 , 2015

Australian govt grants AUD$1.9M for small hort exporters

A new grant for boosting Australia's produce exports covers a wide range of initiatives, from online accreditation to market access to leafy green packaging development.

September 24 , 2015

Australia: IPO and Asian venture start-up costs bite into Costa's FY2015 results

Costa Group's EBITDA was down in FY2015, but key investments in tomato and berry production look set to keep the company on track for revenue growth.

September 24 , 2015

NZ kiwifruit industry upbeat on Tariff Amendment Bill

New Zealand's kiwifruit growers are one step closer to having a drastic tariff reduction schedule in motion for the South Korean market.

September 24 , 2015

Australia: Biological farming brings healthy balance to Queen Garnet plum orchard

By harnessing sterile fruit flies and allowing soil bugs to flourish, the Good Rich Fruit Company seeks to make an antioxidant-rich plum even healthier.

September 24 , 2015