Chile: Fruit industry spared in southern forest fires, says regional industry rep

Thousands of hectares of forest fires have burned trees to the ground in Chile's southern-central regions, where table grapes are among the key crops being harvested.

January 20 , 2017

Leading U.S. garlic grower to lift wage well ahead of California timeframe

Christopher Ranch will raise wages this year and again to US$15/hour in 2018, four years ahead of requirements set by the Californian Government.

January 19 , 2017

Video: USDA's sound and sensible steps for organic certification

January 19 , 2017

U.S.: Trump picks Sonny Perdue as Agriculture Secretary

"He has spent his whole life understanding and solving the challenges our farmers face," President-elect Donald Trump said.

January 19 , 2017

India: Bollywood star Sood becomes brand ambassador for IG International

One of India's leading fresh fruit importers has announced Bollywood actor Sonu Sood - an ardent fitness enthusiast and a self-confessed fruit-lover - is now its official brand ambassador.

January 19 , 2017

Philippine Ag Secretary aims to convert former militants into banana farmers

The ardent supporter of outspoken leader Rodrigo Duterte has reportedly signed a deal with a Japanese company to import the fruit.

January 19 , 2017

Eurasian Economic Union cuts tariffs on orange imports

The relatively new union includes Russia, which may have improved trading conditions as a result of the measure.

January 19 , 2017

China: Yiguo lists fresh fruit bestsellers

Can you guess which Southern Hemisphere fruit proved to be the online retailer's most popular fruit item last year?

January 19 , 2017

2016 the warmest year on record globally, new data shows

“We don’t expect record years every year, but the ongoing long-term warming trend is clear", says NASA representative Gavin Schmidt.

January 18 , 2017

CAC forecasts tighter Californian avocado supply window

After California notched its third-highest avocado crop on record last year, the state's industry body is forecasting lower volume in 2017.

January 18 , 2017