SA: citrus growers angry over Maersk container hikes

South African citrus exporters claim Maersk's proposed increased reefer rates will put their competitiveness at risk.

October 02 , 2012

Cranberry raisins take Chilean industry by storm

Chile may be synonymous with blueberries but the fruit's red cousin is now in the spotlight with high yields.

October 02 , 2012

Poor weather prompts SA peach and nectarine export delay

South African growers are hoping for hotter weather to avoid smaller-sized stonefruit this season.

October 01 , 2012

U.S. Department of Commerce declares war on Mexican tomatoes

A U.S. government decision today could pulverize Mexico's tomato industry and tens of thousands of U.S. jobs.

September 27 , 2012

NZ avocado exports in line for rot prediction revamp

NZ's Plant & Food Research is making strides in avocado rot prediction techniques to improve long distance exports.

September 27 , 2012

Trust and interaction key to street food success

Street food has an important role in Latin America and the fruit industry can benefit from this.

September 26 , 2012

Peruvian avocado production to rise 16.5% in 2012

Peruvian avocado export values rose significantly this year despite a fall in the average price.

September 25 , 2012

NZ kiwifruit jobs look uncertain for next season

New Zealand's largest kiwifruit grower has predicted lower volumes next season with the prospect of fewer jobs.

September 24 , 2012

Chile embarks on water stress monitoring program

A Chilean project aims to improve fruit quality through commercial scale water stress monitoring technology.

September 21 , 2012

Vitamin C and beta-carotene may protect brain health

German researchers have found two antioxidants common in fresh produce may help ward off Alzheimer's disease.

September 21 , 2012