Chilean nursery harvests first crop of NZ-origin blueberry variety

The Centra Blue variety was brought to the country by Enza and is harvested in some of Chile's earliest regions as late as February.

February 22 , 2017

GreenCoop's enviro-friendly tomato project takes off in Central Europe

The group only uses renewable energy from geothermal sources, and its brand 'Happy Tomato from Rye Island' is taking market share from big European players in Slovakia, the Czech Republic and Hungary.

February 21 , 2017

U.K.: Tozer expands range of hybrid vegetable, leafy green varieties

The British vegetable breeders debuted a range of hybrid vegetables at Fruit Logistica, including celery, parsnip, kale, onion and rocket varieties.

February 21 , 2017

Peru: Early season avocados to ramp up in 2017, says ProHass president

Exponential growth in avocado production out of Peru is no secret in the global produce industry, but a wider supply window may start to be felt this upcoming season.

February 20 , 2017

"Huge scope" for India to increase produce supply into Europe

A representative from an Indian agricultural promotion group says the country needs to focus on areas like post-harvesting and logistics.

February 20 , 2017

African Blue sees 'best blueberry crop yet' in Morocco, says Costa exec

Peter McPherson discusses growth in North Africa as well as a worldwide commercial ramp-up of a Costa-developed blueberry variety.

February 17 , 2017

"Vertical Integration" key for BayWa, T&G Global

T&G's forecast revenue for 2022 would imply a 140% growth rate, so we asked executives how this might be possible.

February 16 , 2017

'There will be problems if berry category doesn't change', says SanLucar exec

Holger Brandt describes a "huge threat" to the berry industry, as well as company developments in new varieties and the Chinese market.

February 16 , 2017

Chilean cherry growers must act now to produce strong 2017-18 crop, warns industry rep

A cherry consultant says this season past season's quality left a lot to be desired.

February 16 , 2017

Let's not blow vegetable shortage "out of proportion", says Total Produce chief

A Total Produce executive discusses the recent EU vegetable crisis, Brexit implications, and a Brazilian acquisition that was quietly made last year.

February 15 , 2017