Canadian project aims for year-round ethnic eggplant production

If a Vineland research project hits the right greenhouse yields, Chinese and Indian variety eggplants could become a predominantly local deal in Canada.

February 05 , 2016

TPP a significant milestone for NZ and Australian exporters

HortNZ and Ausveg have welcomed TPP signings from their respective governments.

February 04 , 2016

NZ: Zespri, Turners & Growers sign MoU for kiwifruit sales in Southeast Asia

Two of New Zealand's leading fruit companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to combine forces in four Southeast Asian countries.

February 04 , 2016

Special Fruit and Bfruit enter strategic alliance

Portuguese berry grower group Bfruit has entered into an agreement with Belgian distributor Special Fruit to market the popular raspberry varieties Kwanza and Kweli.

February 04 , 2016

Australia: Pre-packaged lettuce linked to salmonella outbreak

An Australian company has voluntarily recalled its pre-packaged lettuce products after a salmonella outbreak announcement from Victorian authorities.

February 04 , 2016

Israel-India pomegranate tie-up sows seeds for success

An Israeli-Indian pomegranate aril project has found success in the U.K. and has also managed to compete in California.

February 04 , 2016

Australia: Kalei apple scales up with trials in the EU, U.S.

An apple variety developed in Queensland has had positive consumer feedback, while for orchardists it grows well in warm climates and shows resistance to apple scab.

February 04 , 2016

Chile: Tsunami effects slash exports from Port of Coquimbo

After disaster struck a key Chilean port in September, local growers have resorted to other outlets for shipping their produce, leading to higher costs.

February 04 , 2016

U.S. retailers ready up for mango ripening projects

National Mango Board executive Manuel Michel shares some handy tips for boosting sales of the tropical fruit, and adds there is still room for new varieties from around the world.

February 04 , 2016

Russia to take fresh steps in traceability

Russia's food safety watchdog plans to implement a new barcode system to track where food comes from.

February 04 , 2016