Superfood upswing for U.S. National Kale Day

Despite seed availability challenges, kale growers are confident the vegetable's popularity is here to stay.

October 01 , 2014

South African macadamia nut production set for incremental growth

South Africa expects to increase its macadamia nut hectarage by around 5% annually over the next five years.

October 01 , 2014

Toshiba kicks off vegetable production in high-tech 'clean room' farm

Toshiba says the crops grown in its near-sterile factory in Japan will have extended shelf-life and superior freshness.

October 01 , 2014

Argentina: first airfreight blueberry exports lift off from Tucumán

APRATUC Guillermo Olivera says blueberry growing conditions have been "benign" compared to last year.

September 30 , 2014

Peru: APEM expects mango export fall in 2014-15

Peru's mango grower body has emphasized a lower crop will not compromise export quality next season.

September 30 , 2014

UN expert panel to address EU-South Africa CBS dispute

The IPPC will establish an expert committee to try and resolve South Africa's CBS dispute with the EU once and for all.

September 30 , 2014

Israeli farmers cry foul over army's local crop sourcing sabbatical

As if Israeli farmers didn't have enough pressure from overseas, now the country's military won't buy their crops.

September 30 , 2014

South African table grape producers hit by hailstorms

Three large table grape growers in South Africa lost some of their crops in last week's poor weather.

September 29 , 2014

Russia’s gray market tightens on EU produce

Polish and Greek fruit exporters discuss the risks and regulations surrounding the gray market to Russia.

September 29 , 2014

Q&A: Ready Pac's marketing vision combines health with flavor

Ready Pac's Jay Ellis discusses the evolution of snacking and the segment's 'unlimited' growth opportunities.

September 26 , 2014