New South African avocado variety 'piggybacks' on Hass success

Similar to Hass but with its own benefits, a South African avocado variety is 'expanding at speed' across the globe.

July 17 , 2014

Agronometrics releases beta service for fruit market analysis

A new online service aims to make produce market dynamics easy to understand and visualize in context.

July 17 , 2014

State of the Market - Week 28, 2014

The first placements in China for the U.S. table grape season were registered in week 28.

July 16 , 2014

NZ launches kiwifruit biosecurity scheme to stop Psa spread

NZ Kiwifruit Vine Health has introduced a 'Core Standard' for nurseries to show they are disease-free.

July 16 , 2014

Chile: grape pioneer passes away

An important figure in Chile's agricultural development, Alfonso Prohens, has died.

July 15 , 2014

Low Chilean kiwifruit volume saved by prices and quality, says exporter

A large Chilean kiwifruit exporter says the season is 'not disastrous' despite production falling by 55%.

July 15 , 2014

EU: citrus black spot interceptions still at zero in June

The latest EUROPHYT report is good news for South Africa's citrus industry.

July 15 , 2014

Ireland: Fyffes execs may get US$1M bonus if Chiquita deal goes through

An Irish media outlet has revealed incentives and fees associated with the pending ChiquitaFyffes deal.

July 15 , 2014

Avocado and orange-colored veggie combo a boost for Vitamin A

An Ohio State University (OSU) study shows pairing avocados with orange veggies helps for Vitamin A conversion.

July 14 , 2014

Opinion: it's the season to catch Hatch chile fever

Karen Caplan looks at the fanaticism that surrounds Hatch chiles, and the labeling laws in place to protect them.

July 11 , 2014