Planasa develops 'hanging tip' nursery for Moroccan berries

The growing method is said to bring the harvest date forward and also avoid the onset of diseases.

June 30 , 2017

California: Gerawan appeals State Court ruling against worker presence in mediations

A request from a longstanding Gerawan Farming employee was denied this week, upholding a 2013 decision.

June 30 , 2017

Where do Americans most love their berries?

In a new campaign California-based berry multinational Driscoll's is targeting the country's top 10 berry-consuming cities, which account for more than a quarter of national sales volume.

June 29 , 2017

New Kenya-U.K. airfreight route to boost produce trade

The weekly service from Nairobi to Yorkshire will see some 3,500MT of horticultural products transported each year.

June 29 , 2017

Philippine banana exports to China slide by a third

The drop is reportedly due to a prolonged dry spell in the country that has severely affected production.

June 29 , 2017

What will be the next profit drivers for South African apples?

Changes at play to address sunburn and improve packouts could lead to fundamental changes in the country's apple production practices.

June 29 , 2017

Argentina ships first lemons to Brazil in eight years

Argentina's Minister for Agro-Industry Ricardo Buryaile said the new deal could have a "contagious" effect of confidence on the rural economy.

June 29 , 2017

Australian industry, scientists give ugly vegetables a nutrient-rich facelift

A joint project from the CSIRO and Hort Innovation will also include a significant focus on fermentation.

June 28 , 2017

State of the Market - Week 25, 2017

The U.S. market for Southern Hemisphere easy peelers remained strong in week 25, with supply falling short of demand.

June 28 , 2017

'Immediate action' must be taken to protect food trade chokepoints

A U.K. think-tank has warned governments must take action to mitigate the risk of disruption at 14 critical junctures including the Panama and Suez canals.

June 28 , 2017