Historical Thompson Seedless rootstock survives Chilean flood

The Atacama table grape industry at least has its heritage intact after the first rootstock planted in the region survived recent floods.

April 17 , 2015

Chile: Export olives bear brunt of floods during peak harvest

"It's possible to enter but you if you're walking like an astronaut in the mud you can’t access the tree to harvest," says olive grower Rafael Garcia.

April 17 , 2015

Celebrity endorsements for 'Save Our Soil' campaign to trigger interest

The head of an ambitious sustainability campaign says 'change has never come from a majority, but rather from a trendsetting minority'.

April 16 , 2015

Australia to receive US$6M almond research facility

Boosting exports into Asia and sustainable growing methods are key aims of an Almond Centre of Excellence.

April 16 , 2015

Aussie banana growers asked to pay voluntary levy

An optional levy of 1 cent per kilogram of bananas marketed would reimburse growers affected by the TR4 outbreak.

April 16 , 2015

U.S.: Record Mexican mango imports anticipated for Q2

The National Mango Board is encouraging retailers to carry out promotional activities to move an expected increase in supply.

April 16 , 2015

State of the Market - Week 15, 2015

Transport strikes led to a difficult market situation for apples and grapes in Colombia in week 15.

April 15 , 2015

Greenyard Foods, Univeg and Peatinvest merger one step closer

A tie-up that could create US$3.9 billion in combined sales is expected to be completed in a few months' time.

April 15 , 2015

Australia calls in international banana experts to aid TR4 fight

Two specialists in Panama Disease Tropical Race IV will come to Queensland to assist with the recent outbreak.

April 15 , 2015

U.S. moves closer to easing Indian fruit import restrictions

Following the reopening of the EU market, Indian mango exporters could reportedly soon gain broader access to the U.S. as well.

April 15 , 2015