British doctors call for safety labels on avocados

Doctors believe an increase in injuries known as 'Avocado hand' means education is needed on how to prepare the trendy fruit.

May 15 , 2017

NZ apple harvest to be "significantly down on estimate"

Despite the setback, the pome fruit industry remains confident of achieving export revenue of NZD1 billion ahead of its target of 2022.

May 11 , 2017

Colombia to be "relevant player" in blueberry industry, says nursery

The elevation of the company's plantations means that U.S. authorities do not require treatment against Medfly, and the fruit can be shipped into Florida.

May 11 , 2017

Fyffes suspended from Ethical Trading Initiative

Fyffes now has 90 days to reach a "mutually agreeable framework for engagement" with the International Union of Foodworkers, or its membership will be expelled.

May 10 , 2017

South Africa “the new kid on the block” in global kiwifruit industry

"I think there are some very interesting partnerships that are developing between South African, European and Chinese-based companies," says Biogold's Peter Turner.

May 10 , 2017

Brazil reopens for Argentine citrus after eight-year hiatus

It's been an excellent month for the Argentine citrus industry.

May 10 , 2017

Ecuador's U.S.-bound banana exports halve as EU trade deal comes into effect

Banana shipments from the world's leading exporter to Europe over January and February were 28% higher year-on-year.

May 08 , 2017

U.S.: GV leads US$10M investment in Abundant Robotics

The California start-up that is developing an autonomous robotic apple harvester has competed its Series A funding led by Alphabet's venture capital arm, formerly known as Google Ventures.

May 04 , 2017

EU drops citrus canker requirement for U.S. imports

Florida's citrus exports to Europe are expected to rise by a quarter in the first year alone as a result of the change.

May 04 , 2017

NZ: Honey Belle pear having a ball in Asian markets

With timing on its side, a crispy sweet flavor and a robust post-harvest performance, Freshmax's Honey Belle-trademarked pear continues to grow in popularity in Asia and to a lesser extent the United States.

May 03 , 2017