Sluggish start for South African mango season amid oversupply issues

There may be some market issues, but this campaign looks set to see an "all-round better harvest" than the previous season.

January 31 , 2017

South Africa forecasts "tough" season for pome fruit returns

An industry body expects more demand from the pear canning sector this season, and less demand from Northern Hemisphere markets.

January 31 , 2017

South Africa: Winds and hail hit banana, avocado production in Limpopo

A banana industry representative says prices could increase by up to 20% in the local market over the coming months due to reduced volumes.

January 31 , 2017

Peru: ProCitrus forecasts "similar" 2017 season

Weather conditions may however mean mandarins will have a different size on average.

January 31 , 2017

Trump and Putin discuss 'rebuilding trade and economic ties'

A Kremlin spokesperson says it is too early to talk about any deal on sanctions, but indicated the two presidents may meet before the next G20 summit in July.

January 31 , 2017

Opinion: How breadfruit became a staple food in the Caribbean - Pt. 1

Michael McLaughlin of the Trees That Feed Foundation tells the story of how the organization came to be and explains how the protein-rich breadfruit has benefited families all over the world.

January 31 , 2017

Freshmax CEO denies group is for sale

Peter Ellis claims reports of a sale are just "speculation" but he can "never say never to anything".

January 30 , 2017

Australian produce industry aims to lift veggie exports by 40%

The strategy would put growth rates much higher than a recent forecast made by IBISWorld.

January 30 , 2017

Naturipe calls for industry aid amid largest fires in Chilean history

"More help is needed - with the destruction of crops, farms and the livelihood of our extended growing family of growers all across various regions of Chile, it is pivotal that the produce industry as a whole stands together in sending aid and salvation," the company said.

January 30 , 2017

Chile: Fires almost extinguished in O'Higgins region

Firefighters are still trying to control 58 fires around the country.

January 30 , 2017