Heavy fall for southern Argentine fruit exports in H1

Pome fruit volume is the main reason behind slashed horticultural exports from southern Argentina.

July 13 , 2012

U.S. researchers developing app to improve 'vegetable parenting'

A USDA research center is developing a smartphone app to help parents get their kids eating more veggies.

July 13 , 2012

Brazil and China explore blueberry trade relationship

Rio de Janeiro hosted a Chinese delegation recently to discuss growing and exporting blueberries.

July 12 , 2012

SA farmers lobby govt to keep land reform flexible

Agri SA thinks it can persuade the government not to ditch the 'willing-buyer, willing-seller' principle.

July 12 , 2012

U.S. research discovers a greener fumigant than methyl bromide

A USDA scientist has discovered phosphine combined with high oxygen levels is an effective pest control.

July 12 , 2012

Market Pulse Week 27 - 2012

Marketing programs have yielded positive results for Zespri Green kiwifruit in Brazil.

July 11 , 2012

U.S.: Michigan blueberry harvest kicks off

Michigan blueberry growers are optimistic for the season ahead despite weather challenges this year.

July 11 , 2012

Chile-South Korea blueberry protocol comes into effect

Chile's blueberry exporting protocol with South Korea is now in place.

July 11 , 2012

The Packaging Pitch: if processed fruit is out, is fresh in?

Lisa Cork says the produce industry must work harder to beat processing dollars in "health".

July 10 , 2012

Dominican Republic finding a lucrative mango niche

Dominican Republic Mango Cluster executive director Gisela Taveras reflects on her country's buoyant industry.

July 10 , 2012