Hydro-powered pump offers eco-friendly irrigation solution

The developer of an innovative pump that irritates farms without electricity is now looking for distributors in the Latin American market.

June 29 , 2016

Freshfel explains Brexit impacts on produce trade

The European Fresh Produce Association has outlined a number of ways the U.K.'s decision to leave the EU could affect exporters around the world.

June 28 , 2016

U.K.: 'No immediate regulatory changes likely' following Brexit, says FPC

The U.K.'s Fresh Produce Consortium says the transition toward leaving the European Union could take up to two years, but warns the decision will have 'number of impacts' on trade.

June 24 , 2016

Polish apple access to China "a big relief", says exporter

A representative of Appolonia says if Poland exports sufficient apple volumes to China in the future, it should relieve some pressure on the European market.

June 24 , 2016

Fruitbull gears up for U.S. market entry

A Spanish start-up that offers real-time information on the horticultural market is pushing on with its global expansion plans.

June 23 , 2016

Western Australia's avocado production to 'quadruple in five to eight years'

With new trees going in the ground at a rapid pace, the Western Australia avocado industry is looking overseas for potential export opportunities.

June 23 , 2016

Mexico: San Carlos expects sharp increase in banana volumes

One of Mexico's largest banana growers hopes to greatly expand its sales in Europe and is planning its first organic plantation.

June 22 , 2016

South African venture to ignite dragon fruit industry with trademark cultivars

Having registered the country's first dragon fruit cultivars, a nursery owner now plans to release plant material for 1,000 hectares of production to licensed growers.

June 20 , 2016

Chilean seedless Tango mandarins to take on Murcotts in global markets

After some slow steps to begin with, the pace is picking up for Tango mandarin production in Chile.

June 20 , 2016

What prompted the rebrand at Unifrutti of America?

Tastyfrutti International CEO Andreas Economou discusses the company's ownership change and key trends affecting the fruit trade.

June 17 , 2016