Australia forges custard apples' future, tests promising varieties

A decades-long journey to produce delicious, commercially successful, new varieties of custard apples is inching closer to completion.

July 31 , 2019

Fresh Del Monte posts strong Q2 following "strategic shift"

Fresh Del Monte Produce (NYSE: FDP) has reported a much stronger second financial quarter than last year, which the company's CEO attributed to a recent "strategic shift" by the organization.

July 30 , 2019

Opinion: Poland and Turkey have much in common with horticulture

John Giles of Promar International says both Poland and Turkey have lots of good fruit, ambitious export plans, and well-informed management.

July 29 , 2019

Chile: Fruit exports contract in H1 as leading commodity slides

A significant decline in the value of one major Chilean commodity during the first half of the year contributed to a 6% drop in total fruit exports over the period.

July 23 , 2019

'Frutas de Argentina': Crisis-ridden fruit sector unites to form umbrella association

The Argentina fruit industry has come together to create "Frutas de Argentina", which will work to support the sector both domestically and internationally.

July 22 , 2019

Abundant's autonomous robotic apple harvester set for first commercial U.S. deployment

The California-based start-up has been developing the technology for the last few years, and plans to use what is expected to be the apple harvester's commercial design on orchards in Washington state this coming season. 

July 22 , 2019

Argentine fruit industry welcomes export tax reduction

Industry actors say the 25% drop in Argentina's controversial export tax is "without a doubt a favorable step" that will benefit the sector and boost competitivity overseas.

July 12 , 2019

AUS: Red Rich Fruits secures exclusive rights to Cosmic Crisp apples

“With its firm, crisp texture, and a beautiful balance of juiciness, sweetness and tartness, we’re confident the variety will fast become a staple apple variety for Australian consumers,” comments Red Rich Fruits.

July 11 , 2019

U.S.: Organic apples and pears see bump in sales, says Domex

Specifically, Superfresh Growers says organic apples experienced a 5% growth in national sales while organic pears fared even better, with sales up 7%.

July 10 , 2019

Applewood gears up for the 2019 harvest season as the leader of managed apple varieties in the midwest

Applewood Fresh Growers LLC expects a production increase of 20% over last year for SweeTango, which is expected to start in Michigan around September 3rd.

July 09 , 2019