IBISWorld report forecasts growth for Canadian fruit and nut farming

Growth is expected for Canadian horticulture, amidst an environment of U.S. competition and technology pressures.

June 26 , 2014

NZ apple exporter charged over document misuse

A New Zealand apple company head could face jail as he faces charges over export scheme.

June 19 , 2014

India: child deaths not connected to litchis, says NCDC

Some Indian districts have banned litchi sales, but scientists and growers say there is no link between the fruit and an outbreak of Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES).

June 18 , 2014

EU imposes emergency control measures on South African citrus

The EU had "no choice but to impose a stricter inspection regime" on South African citrus, according to Commissioner for Health, Tonio Borg.

May 27 , 2014

Mexico: Driscoll's talks pests and pesticides

Representatives from Driscoll's say they are doing all they can to reduce the use of chemicals in Mexico.

May 27 , 2014

India set for bountiful litchi harvest

The last time India had a bumper litchi crop, growers were able to export the excess to Europe and the Middle East.

May 21 , 2014

Colombia seeks to double agricultural land in five years

Colombia aims to capitalize on a "gigantic opportunity" from its FTA with the U.S. through agricultural growth.

May 20 , 2014

'Let's move to the 21st century' on traceability, says Walmart Mexico rep

Industry leaders discussed the importance of PLU and DataBar technology at Fresh Connections: Mexico last week.

May 19 , 2014

Infrastructure and human capital key in avoiding produce losses

A lack of staff training is making cold chains "deficient" in the eyes of GCCA Guatemala director Debbie Corado.

May 17 , 2014

Opinion: Angelcot, a collaborative success story

Frieda’s Specialty Produce CEO Karen Caplan gives her take on a "heavenly" white apricot available for a short period.

May 14 , 2014