Irrigation project looks to untap ag potential in Chile's driest regions

Irrigation planning in Chile's desert could give the nation a major agricultural boost.

June 19 , 2013

Spanish group slams Chinese 'protectionism'

A FEPEX spokesperson discusses the difficulties of Chinese produce import protocols.

June 19 , 2013

NZ: Giumarra anticipates start of Meyer lemon exports

Shipments for the season will begin soon for New Zealand Meyer lemons bound for U.S. grocery stores.

June 18 , 2013

Opinion: Chilean bill may bring benefits to seasonal farm work

Álvaro Varas del Canto discusses Chile's latest migrant labor bill and its potential impacts on the fruit industry.

June 18 , 2013

Mini, brown tomatoes challenge consumer perception

Mastronardi Produce's Mini Kumato tomato may look a bit odd at first glance but the company says it's sweet.

June 18 , 2013

Canary Islands: falsified papaya farms could mean prison time

A European Union official is accused of misappropriating over US$1 million on a papaya production project that never took off.

June 18 , 2013

Mexican scientists map avocado genome

Scientists in Guanajuato have completed genome mapping for a native Mexican avocado variety.

June 17 , 2013

Developing a food safety culture - 'dude, wash your hands!'

While speaking at PMA Fresh Connections, a U.S. scientist said Australia needed a stronger food safety culture.

June 17 , 2013

Argentina offers support to increase domestic kiwifruit volume

A subsidized credit line in Argentina hopes to increase planted area of kiwifruit and recover the industry.

June 17 , 2013

Poland: Blueamber upbeat over blueberry prospects

Polish blueberry grower Blueamber is looking forward to a strong season, despite weather and pest-related challenges to production.

June 15 , 2013