Australia: Could "sunglass" greenhouses raise horticultural productivity?

A glass-focused project at the Swinburne University of Technology seeks to further control protected crop environments while also raising energy efficiency.

September 06 , 2016

U.S.: Limited supply of club grape varieties 'angering retailers', says Pandol Bros

John Pandol says California's table grape volumes look set to be higher than the previous two years.

September 05 , 2016

South African citrus industry prepares for potential HLB incursion

The head of South Africa's Citrus Improvement Scheme says unambiguous protocols are needed given the 'expanding threat' of HLB around the world.

September 05 , 2016

Could irradiation protocols give Aussie exports a competitive edge?

The practice keeps the cold chain constant, it's chemical-free and can make all the difference for freshness and premium pricing. But this is just the tip of the iceberg.

September 02 , 2016

Japan grants access to Australian melons, pumpkins

Australian growers are upbeat, especially as Japan imports around 100,000MT of pumpkins each year.

August 30 , 2016

India opens up market for Peruvian avocados

With New Zealand already in the mix, India will soon have a new Southern Hemisphere source of Hass avocados from Peru.

August 30 , 2016

South Africa: Maluma avocado holds up well under drought pressures

From South Africa to Australia to Peru to Israel, interest has grown worldwide for the Maluma avocado cultivar.

August 30 , 2016

Mexican dried fruit projects gather steam

A state-backed inititiative helps reduce food waste while adding value for growers, and it's now getting closer to being export ready.

August 30 , 2016

Vegetable consumption found to improve body odor

Australian researchers have found vegetable consumption results in more pleasant-smelling sweat, with 'floral, fruity, sweet and medicinal' qualities.

August 29 , 2016

New Zealand on track to gaining U.S. persimmon market access

Having gained access to Thailand last year, New Zealand's persimmon industry could soon have a huge new market open for business.

August 26 , 2016