WAPA forecast apple, pear production slightly down in Southern Hemisphere for 2020

Across the region, "climatic havoc" impacted production for apples and pears this year, notably for Australian apples and across countries in the region.

February 12 , 2020

Ecuador: Strategies for strengthening the fruit industry

Ecuadorian official explains how the industry faces barriers, combats pests and grows key categories like pineapples to better position its exports.

February 12 , 2020

Wonderful Citrus "poised for very bright future" despite industry challenges, says new president

Zak Laffite, who took over the role from David Krauss in January, said the citrus industry's "not in an easy place right now", but he is confident Wonderful Citrus will continue to thrive.

February 10 , 2020

Pineapples can be used for alternative energy, new research finds

Colombian researchers unlocked the thermal and chemical potential of pineapple skins, showing that the fruit industry's waste can benefit the environment.

February 07 , 2020

Europe: Good apples sales expected to continue through rest of season, says VOG

That is thanks largely to a small crop this year, which has ended up being even lower than previously expected.

February 06 , 2020

NZ: T&G Global and Plant & Food Research and Carsol to form blueberry breeding partnership

The breeding program will produce new varieties of that will provide improved yield and resistance to disease while also delivering consumers larger, tastier berries over a longer period, with an extended harvest season.

February 05 , 2020

Apples in Charts: Is Honeycrisp's reign over?

As Honeycrisp apple prices plummet, will the powerhouse variety be able to bounce back as more varieties enter the market and heat up competition?

February 04 , 2020

Chilean fruit exports drop 5% year-on-year in 2019

Various fruit categories saw declines in exports in 2019, however, Chilean cherries remained successful as the export landscape changes for the country.

February 04 , 2020

New red-fleshed apples sell out quickly in Europe

Italian Red Moon apples hit shelves two and a half months ago and the variety is now sold out, despite the fact that harvest was 50% up from last year.

January 24 , 2020

South African Flash Gala shipments to reach Far East

After the variety's discovery nine years ago, the first shipment of South African Flash Gala apples - known for their color - will arrive to the Far East.

January 22 , 2020