U.S.: South Florida citrus crop loss estimated at 50-70%, says FFVA

Irma "cut a powerful swath through the epicenter of Florida’s citrus-growing region", with tomatoes and strawberries also affected.

September 13 , 2017

Large venture capital funds eye Spanish berry giant Planasa

Planasa is reportedly receiving bids from a swathe of funds to help support its global growth strategy.

September 13 , 2017

U.S.: POM Wonderful acquires Ruby Fresh

North America's leading pomegranate company says the deal will boost availability both during and outside of the domestic season.

September 12 , 2017

India: IG enters fruit production through JV with Aussie blueberry company

The major fruit importer-distributor hopes to achieve near year-round production in a few years' time.

September 12 , 2017

Chile celebrates top exporter role in Chinese market

The Chilean fruit industry took a different approach to its participation at regional trade fair Asia Fruit Logistica last week.

September 11 , 2017

Citrus Australia hopes Queensland mandarins can score U.S. market access

The state's buoyant industry, now accounting for more than half Australia's planted area of mandarins, was not included in the initial protocol.

September 11 , 2017

Farming helps pull South Africa out of recession, says Agri SA

Despite low output in the Western and Eastern Cape, the agricultural sector increased its production by a third in the second quarter.

September 07 , 2017

Brazil gains improved apple market access to India

The head of Brazil's apple grower association expects India to become the country's top market following the removal of challenging phytosanitary barriers.

September 07 , 2017

U.S. field trials commence for GM self-limiting veggie pest

Trials with the Oxitec diamondback moth (DBM), similar to the GM Medfly, will be led by a professor of entomology from Cornell University.

September 06 , 2017

U.S.: 'Steady' season for California grapes, says Terra Exports

A grape industry veteran anticipates the Peruvian and Chilean grape deals will increasingly overlap increasingly in the future.

September 06 , 2017