Bottleneck jams Chilean air freight fruit

Flight delays and a build-up of cherries and blueberries in storage have impacted Chile's export sector.

December 13 , 2012

Australian ethylene powder could outcompete ripening rooms

An Australian technology aims to take out fruit grower dependence on ripening room infrastructure.

December 11 , 2012

South Africa: big volume and delays for stonefruit

South Africa may have record stonefruit output but will miss the peak European export window.

December 11 , 2012

Colombia reopens Chiquita paramilitary case

The Colombian Attorney General has decided to revisit Chiquita's payments to paramilitary AUC.

December 10 , 2012

Argentina files complaint against U.S. for lemon import restrictions

Argentina says U.S. protectionist measures wrongfully impede the lemon industry.

December 07 , 2012

China gears up for space farming

'Redhouse' may be the new buzzword in farming if China takes to growing vegetables on Mars.

December 05 , 2012

Japan approves market entry for Peruvian avocados

Japan has joined Peru’s list of available avocado market destinations without cold treatment.

December 05 , 2012

Chilean kiwifruit industry on alert over Psa

Chile's number of Psa cases in kiwifruit orchards has risen by 23% in the last month.

December 04 , 2012

Film Review: The Fruit Hunters

A homage to fruit, documentary "The Fruit Hunters" is a colorful, entertaining and informative film.

December 03 , 2012

South Africa trains HIV/AIDS patients in farming

South Africa will train people living with HIV/AIDS in farming for local markets.

November 30 , 2012