U.S.: Michigan Apple Committee funds new research projects

In hopes of improving its industry, the board has approved new 11 research projects to study multiple angles of apple production and sales. 

April 05 , 2019

U.S.: Autumn Glory apples gain ground in February while conventional pears trump organic

Superfresh's proprietary apple variety grew more than four-fold in dollar sales and more than five-fold in volume, according to IRI Freshlook data.

April 02 , 2019

U.K.: Tesco trials removing plastic from fruit and veg

Customers at two stores will see 45 produce items including varieties of apples, mushrooms, peppers, onions, bananas and avocados free from their packaging.

March 29 , 2019

NZ: New method doubles Envy apple yields, boosts SunGold kiwifruit quality

The technique developed by Plant & Food Research, which involves optimized canopy management and tree architecture, is also said to have eliminated biennial bearing trees and is being trialed on Envy orchards around the world.

March 27 , 2019

One Banana targets U.K. retail expansion with ethical, sustainable offer

The U.S.-based, family-owned firm that was named Grower of the Year in 2018 by Tesco aims to tap into current U.K. consumer sentiment with its people-first and responsible offering from Central and South America.

March 27 , 2019

Robotic apple harvester used for commercial crop in "world-first"

New Zealand's largest apple grower-exporter T&G Global achieved the breakthrough following four years of working with U.S.-based technology partner Abundant Robotics.

March 26 , 2019

Argentine apple campaign off to a positive start

A representative of Argentina's apple industry is optimistic for a good season this year, although concerns abound around profit margins.

March 26 , 2019

Terra Exports eyes consolidation in LatAm tropical fruit sector

The company has rapidly increased the number of grower partners it works with in the region and plans further consolidation amid numerous requests from other tropical fruit farmers to work together.

March 22 , 2019

Kanzi apple harvest kicks off in Australia

630,000 trees of the variety are now planted in Australia with trial export shipments expected this year.

March 22 , 2019

Chile edges closer to Vietnamese market access for apples, cherries

After the Vietnamese market was suspended for Chilean fruit in 2015, table grape access was quickly regained and now two more commodities may follow suit after years of negotiations.

March 21 , 2019