Chile: hydroponics bring agriculture to life in Atacama desert

A sustainable agriculture system is in development in the world’s driest desert through hydroponics.

May 06 , 2013

South African citrus feels uncertainty from China, E.U.

The Citrus Growers' Association of Southern Africa highlighted concerns over the Chinese and European markets.

May 06 , 2013

Uruguay promotes irrigation investment to lift agriculture

The Uruguayan government is actively seeking investment and entrepreneurship in water to boost agriculture.

May 03 , 2013

Geography to play key role in Peru's blueberry sector

Peru's Miguel Bentin tries to cool down any excessive enthusiasm over his country's blueberry industry.

May 03 , 2013

Smaller Dole points to volatility and debt reduction

Dole's first quarter results showed the impact of litigation in Europe, with a bearish outlook for the second quarter.

May 03 , 2013

Californian strawberries boast increased acreage, early season

We speak with the California Strawberry Commission about increased planting and consumption.

May 03 , 2013

Market Pulse Week 17 - 2013

The initial Chilean kiwifruit shipments began to arrive to Europe and Asia in week 17.

May 02 , 2013

Strong season expected for Spanish stonefruit

All Spanish stonefruit categories were expected to rise in volume, except for apricots.

May 02 , 2013

Del Monte profit cut by a third in Q1

Del Monte's sales were strong in North America in the first quarter but European conditions were not so rosy.

May 02 , 2013

South Africa: trading platform brings fruit sellers online

South Africa's Farm Gate Exchange connects buyers and sellers through an online platform.

April 30 , 2013