U.S.: Limoneira and Suntreat boost business collaboration

Limoneira hopes the move will allow it to increase volumes to North American and international markets.

August 31 , 2017

Early signs indicate "biggest year ever" for Aussie cherries

"It could be an absolute monster," says Cherry Growers Australia CEO Tom Eastlake.

August 31 , 2017

Spain's Provedo eyes growth for stonefruit varieties in U.S., South Africa

The company has traditionally been focused on peaches and nectarines, but is now looking at plum-apricot crosses.

August 31 , 2017

Can California force “collective bargaining agreement” on growers, employees?

Next month the California Supreme Court will hear arguments to decide on a controversial issue that has enveloped Gerawan Farming and its employees, with possible repercussions statewide.

August 30 , 2017

U.S.: Maine blueberry crop could be down by a third

The development comes on the back of a couple of years with poor prices for the frozen product.

August 30 , 2017

U.K.: Innovative chefs drive potential for speciality citrus sales

We take a look at the growth potential for bergamot, finger limes, Meyer lemons and yuzu in U.K. foodservice and retail.

August 30 , 2017

SB Group affiliates join forces to form Giddings Fruit

The rebranded group has 30,000MT of fruit production across its operations in the Americas.

August 28 , 2017

China surpasses Canada as U.S. Northwest's leading cherry export market

The feat was achieved during a record season for production volumes.

August 28 , 2017

Mexican avocado growers aim for Guinness World Record with biggest guacamole

Growers from the state of Jalisco are set to use 4.2MT of avocados for the record-smashing feat.

August 28 , 2017

Amazon says Whole Foods will cut prices when deal closes on Monday

The announced discounts on items including avocados and kale wiped out nearly US$12 billion in market value from other grocery sellers.

August 25 , 2017