Dominican Republic raises stakes in banana disease fight

The Dominican Republic has stepped up measures to tackle Black Sigatoka disease in the country's north.

January 31 , 2012

Colombian govt offers exchange rate insurance to ag exporters

The Colombian Ministry of Agriculture has vowed to protect exporters with exchange rate insurance.

January 31 , 2012

Opinion: SA's growing apple export opportunities in Africa

Hortgro's Mariette Kotzé explains why apple exports in the African continent have jumped so significantly.

January 31 , 2012

NZ apple forecast defies recent biennial bearing history

New Zealand's apple exports will fall only slightly this year, with a greater focus on new varieties.

January 31 , 2012

Some food companies 'abusing' fresh produce benefits, says Freshfel

The European Fresh Produce Association says some food companies are misleading consumers about fruit content.

January 30 , 2012

Colombian-Dutch partnership to invest US$4.8M in sustainable bananas

The Dutch government is providing assistance in a new sustainable banana production program in Colombia.

January 30 , 2012

Australia launches fresh apple marketing campaign

Australia has launched a new marketing campaign for apples, with New Zealand imports looming.

January 30 , 2012

Peru expects mango price hike in 2012

Peru's mango price rises are expected to continue this season.

January 27 , 2012

Brazil: São Paulo rains delay orange harvest

Orange growers in the southwest of São Paulo are scrambling to capture a high yielding crop and avoid rain damage.

January 27 , 2012

Opinion: how fresh produce became 'cool'

BerryBroad Juanita Gaglio discusses the image changes that have taken place in the produce industry and its fashionable credentials.

January 26 , 2012