ProHass: Further reductions likely for Peruvian avocado forecast

The total volume will still be higher than last season despite flood effects; some will just need to leave fruit on trees for longer.

April 21 , 2017

Sustainability underscores new branding for Sun World

The table grape grower-marketer has launched the brand promise "Better Farms. Better Flavor.” in the lead-up to Earth Day on April 22.

April 17 , 2017

Delays for Peruvian Satsuma mandarin campaign

Coloring issues echo the situation faced by Peru's pomegranate growers, and peak exports will likely be running late as a result.

April 07 , 2017

'Relatively poor' U.S. market for Florida tomatoes amid peak Mexican imports

Reggie Brown alleges a tomato agreement with Mexico has been 'circumvented' this season.

April 06 , 2017

Australian grower pioneers automatic retractable roof for new cherry plantings

The 'Rolls-Royce of systems' may involve a large investment, but Tim Reid is hopeful that by protecting the crop from weather factors and allowing for market entry at the end of the season it will soon start to pay for itself.

March 27 , 2017

U.S.: Researcher sees potential for Oregon table grape industry growth

A researcher doesn't expect Oregon to compete with California at a high level, but says table grapes could be a "good addition to the local fruit market."

March 24 , 2017

Range of weather factors hit Peruvian pomegranate crop

This will however be the first year for Ruby Fresh selling both whole Peruvian and Argentine pomegranates in the U.S. market.

March 24 , 2017

Exotic fruits put Prime Tropics in prime spot for Guatemalan growth

After making the switch from coffee to rambutans with a heavy focus on the U.S. market, the Guatemalan grower is expanding into achacha and finger limes with Europe now also in its sights.

March 22 , 2017

Bananas the main fruit crop victim from Peruvian torrential rain

While floodwaters have prevented many growers from accessing fields to pick fruit, if conditions don't improve soon it could take some farms up to six months to recover.

March 21 , 2017

"Tsumaya O Bulele": Maluma South Africa launched for avocado marketing

Production is ramping up for the group's eponymous variety in South Africa, but the new voluntary marketing club may include other cultivars in the future.

March 20 , 2017