Pipfruit NZ's new CEO aims to help growers beat competitors

Pipfruit New Zealand's new CEO Allan Pollard says he's not afraid to ask the difficult questions.

April 09 , 2012

U.S. mango consumption grows 117% in four years, says NMB

The latest National Mango Board consumer attitude and usage study has yielded encouraging results.

April 09 , 2012

Opinion: Australian supermarket concentration on the verge of crisis

Australia's lack of supermarket competition is hurting farmers and the food supply chain, says Dr Ray Johnson.

April 05 , 2012

Mexico: hail affects citrus in Tamaulipas

Hail will likely cut back citrus tree flowering in two Tamaulipas municipalities.

April 05 , 2012

Market Pulse Week 13 - 2012

Chilean stonefruit has dominated the Asian market and shown active trading.

April 04 , 2012

Cider resurgence a 'shining light' for Aussie apple industry

Australian apple production and demand are strong, but alternatives are needed if imports rise.

April 04 , 2012

PMA Chile promotes fresh fruit at Santiago Marathon

Runners in the Santiago Marathon last Sunday were treated to box loads of fruit courtesy of PMA Chile.

April 04 , 2012

'illegitimate' food safety measurement cases on the rise, exporters tell WTO

Indonesia's proposed Jakarta port closure was among the new concerns raised to the WTO.

April 03 , 2012

Chile looks to NZ for ag labor visa inspiration

Chile's labor minister recently met with her New Zealand counterpart to discuss agricultural labor solutions.

April 03 , 2012

U.S.: FDA rejects calls for BPA chemical ban

The FDA has decided hormone-disrupting chemical BPA will remain in U.S. food packaging.

April 03 , 2012