NZ: Kiwifruit industry veteran honored for pioneering work

The kiwifruit industry's Fresh Carriers Hayward Medal has been awarded to Dr David Steven, recognizing his work on orchard chemical spraying.

March 13 , 2017

Photo Gallery: Allesbeste's avocado trellising trials

Those with a keen eye and knowledge of avocado production will be able to make their own interpretations of these photos from South Africa.

March 13 , 2017

Income jumps for Del Monte Pacific in Q3

The 77% rise in net income was partly attributed to "strong sales" in the Philippines and S&W Asian markets.

March 13 , 2017

Leading Aussie banana grower adopts avocados to offset TR4 risk

L & R Collins is set to plant 10,000 trees of a ‘Hass-type’ avocado, which is unusual in the furthest northern reaches of Queensland agriculture and could tap into a lucrative market window.

March 13 , 2017

South African table grape exports to end above earlier forecasts

SATI says weather conditions were "the best seen in many years" with little to no rain in the main growing areas during the harvests.

March 13 , 2017

Photo Gallery: Maluma Day avocado field visit

Visitors from South Africa and around the world soaked in the unique growing methods employed by Allesbeste Nursery in the Limpopo province.

March 10 , 2017

U.S.: Alliance for Food and Farming attacks publication of 'Dirty Dozen' produce list

"If EWG truly cares about public health, it will stop referring to popular produce items that kids love as “dirty” and move toward positive, science based information that reassures consumers and promotes consumption," says Teresa Thorne.

March 10 , 2017

South Korea closes hypermarket stores in China amid U.S. missile system backlash

Chinese officials reportedly say the stores have been closed because they fail to comply with fire safety regulations.

March 10 , 2017

U.S.: Researchers find steam makes melons safer than conventional treatments

An ARS scientists say the technique can also save companies time and money, and is now expanding the research to other crops.

March 10 , 2017

Mexico lodges complaint with WTO over Costa Rica's avocado ban

Representatives of the two countries must now negotiate a solution to the issue within three months.

March 10 , 2017