U.S.: Mega Kiwi grower expects exponential volume rise over coming years

"I don’t see why the consumer wouldn’t prefer it to the Hayward over the long-term," grower Jerry Kliewer said.

February 26 , 2018

BayWa greenhouse strategy to lay roots globally

Following on from a greenhouse soon to be launched in the UAE, the German group has put aside €300 million for projects in Asia, North America and Australasia.

February 26 , 2018

Australia: Stink bug found in Perth warehouse

The incident comes almost three months after a detection of the dangerous pest in Sydney.

February 23 , 2018

NZ: "Isolated cases of flooding" on South Island kiwifruit orchards, says Zespri

A Zespri representative says the organization is expecting an increase in total kiwifruit volumes this upcoming season.

February 21 , 2018

How much should you squeeze avocados to see if they're ripe?

Not at all, according to Australian scientists who have sought to find improved techniques to prevent the practice and reduce bruising in the fruit.

February 21 , 2018

"Active population" of fruit flies now in Tasmania

Numerous fruit flies as well as larvae have now been detected in a backyard orchard in George Town, which lies outside of the previous control areas.

February 20 , 2018

Exchange rate challenge hits Italian grape exporter in the U.K. market

"We can't resist for another season. People in the U.K. need to understand that Europe is full of retailers," says Domenico Liturri of specialty grape company Agricoper.

February 19 , 2018

Value of Canada's avocado, cherry imports soars in 2017

The sharp rise in the value of avocado imports, however, came alongside a very modest increase in volume.

February 19 , 2018

Q&A: Total Produce chief sees "exciting times" ahead with Dole deal

"Ultimately, you don’t necessarily need to control 100% of an organization from day one to start planning cooperation," says Total Produce chief executive Rory Byrne.

February 16 , 2018

Avocado imports overtake bananas for the first time ever in the U.S.

The country's total annual fruit imports have risen by close to US$6 billion since 2013.

February 15 , 2018