South Africa: damage reports trickle in from Western Cape floods

Flash flooding struck the Western Cape over the weekend. Agricultural damage assessments are still underway.

November 19 , 2013

Strong outlook for French kiwifruit growers, says Prim'land

Prices for early season French kiwifruit are higher this year thanks to a smaller crop and less Southern Hemisphere overhang.

November 19 , 2013

China's tech sector enjoys fruit of kiwifruit harvest

China's Legend Holdings has reported strong kiwifruit volume from its agricultural division.

November 19 , 2013

Peruvian region anticipates trade agreements with India, Turkey

Peru's Lambayeque region expect free trade agreements with Turkey, Indonesia and India to benefit exporters.

November 18 , 2013

U.S.: PMA presents 200-page document to FDA over food safety regulations

The PMA has called for the Food and Drug Administration to avoid creating confusion over two rules under the FSMA.

November 18 , 2013

Chilean cherry industry continues Chinese focus

The Chilean cherry industry expects a slight rise in exports to China this year, despite the effects of frosts.

November 18 , 2013

Dried pineapples offer new niche for South African exporter

South Africa's Novapine has transformed its fresh pineapple business through dried fruit exports.

November 18 , 2013

Taiwanese technology could speed up virus testing in bananas, potatoes

Taiwanese developers say a new technology could cut virus testing costs and duration for three crops.

November 15 , 2013

Brazil: Bayer CropScience and Fundecitrus team up on HLB

The "Citrus Unidos" plan provides a US$4 million investment to fight citrus greening in Brazil.

November 15 , 2013

Brazilian govt expects strong value rise for crops in 2013

Oranges, bananas and tomatoes are set to help support a strong rise in Brazilian crop income next year.

November 15 , 2013