Canada and Costa Rica reach organic agreement

Costa Rican organic fruit growers will now have less hassle in shipping to Canada.

April 09 , 2013

Australia: raspberry import causes bumblebee scare

A bumblebee was found in a raspberry package in Western Australia, posing a threat to the state's ecosystem.

April 09 , 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

Chile: many had to 'leave grapes' on the vines, says iQonsulting

iQonsulting's Cristóbal González describes the drivers behind Chile's difficult 2012-13 grape season.

February 18 , 2013

Opinion: the future of blueberries in China

Recent investments and market trends paint a hopeful picture for blueberries in China.

December 12 , 2012

Japan approves market entry for Peruvian avocados

Japan has joined Peru’s list of available avocado market destinations without cold treatment.

December 05 , 2012

Oppy touts Brazilian Rainforest Alliance grapes in North America

Oppy's Bill Poulos has applauded the exceptional quality of Brazilian Rainforest Alliance Thompson grapes.

December 04 , 2012

Organic food industry booming in Brazil

Brazil moves around US$240 million in organic goods each year, mostly to the benefit of farming families.

November 21 , 2012

Clemensoon, a new early variety of clementine

Spanish researchers claim to have developed the best early clementine available.

November 02 , 2012

New Zealand Psa cases serve as warning to Chilean kiwifruit growers

Faced with the spread of Psa, the Chilean kiwifruit sector attempts to prepare for the worst.

October 25 , 2012