Top Stories

Shipping rates deal blow to Southern Hemisphere fruit exporters

Southern Hemisphere fruit exporters urged shipping lines to reconsider steep rate increases that could damage competitiveness.
February 28 , 2013

U.S. approves value-added Colombian mangoes

Fresh Colombian mangoes are ready to enter the U.S. market but with strict delivery requirements.
February 28 , 2013

Oppy receives 12th Canada's best managed companies recognition

Oppy now has a dozen consecutive Canada's Best Managed Company recognitions to its name.
February 28 , 2013

NZ study suggests kiwifruit disease source

A New Zealand study has shown strong country of origin links for kiwifruit disease Psa, but more genome sequencing is needed.
February 27 , 2013

Market Pulse Week 8 - 2013

Mexican avocado and blueberry supplies were limited but growing on the U.S. market in week 8.
February 27 , 2013

Ecuador announces thornless blackberry variety

The Andimora blackberry has a high concentration of sugar and is easy to manage post harvest.
February 27 , 2013

Opinion: online farming attracts young, ag innovators

Budding agricultural professional Keron Bascombe discusses how technology can attract youth to farming.
February 27 , 2013

Mastronardi Produce named among top Canadian companies

Mastronardi Produce and the Sunset brand have been recognized in Canada for their quality management.
February 27 , 2013

Mexico: Veracruz explores guava to fight HLB citrus infections

Guava fruit could hold the key to maintaining citrus production in Mexico.
February 26 , 2013

South African grape exports play catch-up

South Africa's grape intakes are now slightly up year-on-year in recovery from strike setbacks.
February 26 , 2013