Canada seeks to increase blueberry and cherry exports to EU

Canada is aiming to take more advantage of the opportunities presented by the trade deal signed with the EU in September last year.

October 12 , 2018

Camposol "very satisfied" with first year of blueberry brand

This year Camposol accomplished the goal of reaching 2,000 hectares of blueberry cultivation, of which 86 hectares are USDA certified organic.

October 05 , 2018

Aiming to emulate blueberry success, Peru is set for a raspberry boom

Peruvian raspberry plantings are set to soar over the coming years, and, unlike Chile, the country is aiming to export mainly fresh fruit to countries including the U.S.

October 05 , 2018

Slow start for Argentine blueberry season

The first exports of the season took place in week 32, but so far only a tiny proportion of the total volume has been shipped.

October 04 , 2018

Bee vectored biopesticides developed as alternative to spraying

Canadian ag-tech start-up Bee Vectoring Technology has successfully developed a commercial alternative to pesticide spraying, using bees to carry and distribute an organic, inoculating powder during their pollination route.

October 04 , 2018

South Africa: Two tobacco farms successfully convert to OZblu blueberry ranches

Fruit company United Exports has highlighted the transformation of two traditional Limpopo tobacco farms into sustainable blueberry-producing businesses under the OZblu brand.

October 03 , 2018

Wish Farms will take PMA Fresh Summit attendees on a virtual farm tour

October 02 , 2018

APS18 Preview I: Lisa Cork takes deep dive into omni-channel retailing

Branding and packaging expert Lisa Cork discusses the prospects of omni-channel retailing for fresh produce.

September 28 , 2018

Berry People launches inaugural Chilean organic blueberry season and Avo People brand avocados

The company is also announcing a full line of branded conventional berries and avocados to complement its core organic offering, as well as the start of its Mexican raspberry season.

September 26 , 2018

Cherries drive 18% rise in Chilean fruit exports so far in 2018

Cherries have also now overtaken table grapes as the O'Higgins region's most heavily planted fruit crop.

September 17 , 2018