Chile developing fungus-resistant grapes

One of the world's 'most advanced' genetic transformations of grapes is taking place in Chile.

March 30 , 2011

Kenyan researchers develop new fruit seed varieties

High yielding bananas, fast maturing mangoes and plumper passion fruit are just some new fruit breeds the Kenyan Agricultural Research Institute (KARI) has developed.

March 30 , 2011

Argentine blueberry growers want export tax cuts

Blueberry growers in the Argentine province of Tucumán are struggling to cover costs, with export and VAT (value added tax) refund delays.

March 29 , 2011

Wal-Mart takes Namibia Competition Commission to court

U.S. retail chain Wal-Mart has suffered another setback in its takeover of South African company Massmart, which has operations and subsidiaries in 14 African countries.

March 29 , 2011

Changing climate, changing Southern Hemisphere fruit industry

Changing weather, crops and fruit nutrients - what will this global phenomenon mean for Southern Hemisphere horticultural growers?

March 28 , 2011

Chilean fruit company declared bankrupt

The financial saga surrounding Aconcagua Limitada (Aconex) has resulted in a bankruptcy declaration from the 17th Civil Court of Santiago.

March 25 , 2011

New Mexican wasp prevents citrus greening disease

Scientists in the Mexican state of Sonora have found a new breed of wasp that controls the spread of Huanglongbing (HLB).

March 25 , 2011

Latin American exporters lost in translation

As U.S. consumer preferences shift towards locally-produced foods, exporters need to adapt to show a 'human face'.

March 23 , 2011

Ecuador could nationalize banana exports

Ecuador's president has vowed to assist banana growers who have been 'abused' by exporters, while the country also aims to boost its presence in South Korea.

March 22 , 2011

Seedless cherimoya gene discovered

A U.S. scientist believes the seedless cherimoya could become 'the next banana', after a gene discovery in conjunction with Spanish researchers.

March 18 , 2011