Higher sales for Camposol in Q1 despite rough Peruvian weather

Greater volumes of blueberries helped lift sales and profits for the period, in which higher fruit and vegetable segment volumes failed to lift the bottom line.

June 01 , 2017

Canada: Harvest timing back to "normal" for BC blueberries

The season is running about four weeks later than in 2016, but the BC Blueberry Council emphasizes the last two years were atypical.

May 31 , 2017

State of the Market - Week 21, 2017

Protests in Colombia blocked imports and affected apple prices in the local market in week 21.

May 31 , 2017

NZ: Freshmax announces exclusive strawberry IP licensing deal

Trials will now begin in New Zealand for the Flavia and Flaminia varieties developed by Italy's CIV.

May 24 , 2017

State of the Market - Week 20, 2017

Receivers on the U.S. East Coast in week 20 reported there were signs that the Gala apple market would improve.

May 24 , 2017

"Dual opportunity" for global blueberry industry, says Brazelton

The author of an IBO report has highlighted some significant changes the global industry is experiencing.

May 22 , 2017

China signs Argentine table grape protocol

The signing took place ahead of food innovation fair SIAL China in Shanghai.

May 18 , 2017

State of the Market - Week 19, 2017

Low volumes of Californian lemons and Navels created good market conditions in the U.S. in week 19.

May 17 , 2017

Spain's Planasa acquires major California strawberry nursery

We speak to the head of the multinational berry breeder and nursery about the latest developments in their rapid global growth.

May 17 , 2017

Colombia to be "relevant player" in blueberry industry, says nursery

The elevation of the company's plantations means that U.S. authorities do not require treatment against Medfly, and the fruit can be shipped into Florida.

May 11 , 2017