SA grape volumes surpass 2010-11 figures

The South African grape industry got off to a slow start but it has now taken over last year's intakes.

January 17 , 2012

U.S.: Cornell University launches new strawberry

Cornell University is releasing a new strawberry with higher yields than the predominant midseason Jewel variety.

January 17 , 2012

Chile's walnut exports increase in value by more than a quarter

Chile's walnut export industry crosed the US$200 million mark in 2011.

January 16 , 2012

Aussie citrus growers press for Brazilian orange juice import tests

The Australian citrus industry hopes the government will follow the U.S. in testing Brazilian juice imports.

January 16 , 2012

New SA mango extends global harvesting window

A new South African mango variety is starting commercial trials worldwide, from Australia to Peru.

January 16 , 2012

Costa Rica to sterilize fruit flies with X-rays

The Costa Rican government will use Rad Source Technology equipment in a bid to wipe out fruit flies.

January 13 , 2012

Aussie early mango farm up for sale

A rapidly-growing Australian mango farm is up for sale in the Northern Territory.

January 13 , 2012

Hail cuts back Brazilian apple volumes

Brazilian growers were expecting a record year for apple quality, but recent hailstorms have changed that.

January 13 , 2012

Opinion: Horticulture NZ looking around the corner

HortNZ president Andrew Fenton says retail margins need to be challenged to stop growers going out of business.

January 12 , 2012

U.S. study finds grapes could help prevent age-related blindness

U.S. researchers have found that grape-eating mice are less likely to suffer from age-related blindness.

January 12 , 2012