Giumarra blackberry suppliers employ new growing method

A new planting technique for blackberries makes it easier for the fruit to be harvested and ensures more berries make the grade.

April 28 , 2015

Colombia: International certifications lift avocado exports

One avocado producer estimates Colombia's export volumes shot up by around a half last season.

April 28 , 2015

NZ: Kiwifruit vine disease Psa shows resistance to key treatment

While 'not completely unexpected', regular testing has found streptomycin-resistant Psa in two Te Puke orchards.

April 27 , 2015

First Canadian cucumbers land in China

'Cutecumbers' will be sold in several cities around the biggest cucumber-producing country in the world.

April 27 , 2015

English heatwave brings tomato season forward

U.S. retailer Waitrose is expecting a 'bumper crop' of home-grown tomatoes over the coming months.

April 24 , 2015

Peruvian asparagus to hit Chinese market

Peruvian asparagus may have some transit time issues in reaching China, but competition with local produce should be minimal.

April 24 , 2015

Indonesia lifts trade restrictions for U.S. apples

Indonesia's three-month ban on some U.S. apples due to a listeria outbreak has come to an end.

April 24 , 2015

British asparagus crop may rise 20%, says Morrisons

Predictions for a long heatwave in the U.K. have sparked high expectations for this year's asparagus crop.

April 23 , 2015

Argentine apple industry back in the game for Indian market

After a 10-year absence, Argentine apple shippers are once more sending their fruit to India.

April 23 , 2015

Israel: Grants to persuade pepper growers to diversify desert crops

Growers in Israel's Arava region will receive government incentives to convert from peppers to other crops.

April 23 , 2015