Communist rebels attack two Philippine banana plantations

A Del Monte aircraft hangar was one site of rebel attacks on banana operations in the Philippines over the weekend.

August 24 , 2014

U.S.: Port of Savannah to receive new fruit imports next month

A port in the U.S. state of Georgia will soon allow entry for cold-treated citrus from Peru.

August 22 , 2014

NZ: new reports of Psa symptoms as spring draws closer

Kiwifruit vines in New Zealand's Katikati and Opotiki regions have shown increased Psa symptoms recently.

August 22 , 2014

U.S. Northwest pushes up pear production forecast

Pear volumes from Oregon and Washington State are set to be 8% bigger than previously thought.

August 22 , 2014

Tozer Seeds reveals U.S. 'Kalette' growers and marketers

Tozer Seeds believes its brussel sprouts-kale hybrid will 'take off quickly' as six U.S. growers are announced.

August 22 , 2014

Argentine kiwifruit nursery sees "notable growth"

Argentina's authorities and kiwifruit industry are taking a 100% preventative approach to Psa very seriously.

August 22 , 2014

Brazilian authorities approve GM fruit fly trials

A U.K. company is taking a further step in testing fruit fly controls through genetic modification, but GeneWatch believes the move could threaten the food supply.

August 22 , 2014

Mexico and U.S. begin organic equivalency talks

Mexico and the U.S. could soon enjoy an organic equivalency agreement, with the first visit taking place this year.

August 22 , 2014

Peruvian avocado industry accuses Chile of unfair treatment

A Peruvian industry representative has asked 'why aren't Californian avocados tested for sunblotch in Chile too?'

August 22 , 2014

NZ: SunGold and organic kiwifruit volumes surge for Seeka in H1

A more competitive postharvest environment hasn't stopped New Zealand's largest kiwifruit packer from making big gains in the first half of 2014.

August 21 , 2014