NZ: Zespri sees less Psa expression in kiwifruit vines

Zespri CEO Lain Jager discusses the past season, conditions for the next kiwifruit crop, a Chinese focus and Chile's frosts.

October 14 , 2013

Red spot impacts Peruvian organic banana volume

Peru's exportable volume of organic bananas will be down due to the effects of red spot.

October 14 , 2013

Spain: biodegradable citrus packaging eases waste disposal

Spanish researchers have developed fruit and vegetable netting ready for the compost bin.

October 14 , 2013

Lower Mexican supply makes room for NZ avocados in Asia

New Zealand's avocado industry is expecting significant improvements in orchard gate returns for growers this year.

October 14 , 2013

Hail hits Argentine blueberry region

Hail may have damaged up to 50% of blueberry crops in Argentina's Concordia region.

October 14 , 2013

Del Monte Pacific to buy U.S. canned fruit and vegetable business

Del Monte Pacific has entered into a deal to buy Del Monte Foods' consumer food business for US$1.675 billion.

October 14 , 2013

A grape-rich diet could mean better bone health

Move over, milk; grapes may play a role in maintaining strong, healthy bones.

October 11 , 2013

Changes afoot for Chinese fruit purchases

Chinese importers discuss a watershed moment in Shanghai and some evolving fruit industry trends.

October 11 , 2013

Peru on track for higher mango exports

Good flowering should set Peru up for over 10% growth in its mango exports.

October 11 , 2013

Chelan Fresh promotes cherries on the go

Chelan Fresh's Mac Riggan compares the company's Cup o' Cherries to the convenience of a to-go coffee.

October 11 , 2013