Australia: Frozen berry sales slowly recovering, says Patties Foods

Frozen berry sales are improving every week for an Australian group that recalled product amid a food safety scare earlier this year.

November 20 , 2015

Medfly found in Chilean capital

Chilean authorities are fumigating an area of Santiago this week in a bid to eradicate a destructive pest.

November 20 , 2015

U.S.: Gotham Greens announces "world's largest rooftop farm" in Chicago

After making its name with hydroponic urban farming in Brooklyn, Gotham Greens has taken on its "biggest and most ambitious expansion to date".

November 19 , 2015

Mexico: Berries Paradise to double China-bound exports this season

A representative of a major berry exporter says there are cultural hurdles to overcome in exporting blackberries to China.

November 19 , 2015

Peru tests blueberry varieties for Biloxi alternative

One grower believes the Peruvian blueberry industry will know which new varieties to adopt in a couple of years, after access to better genetics was gained in 2012.

November 19 , 2015

French study claims "missing link" in pesticide effects on bees

The gap in toxicity rates between neonic use in the lab and the field may have been bridged by French scientists.

November 19 , 2015

Russia to ban Ukrainian food imports on Jan. 1

Historically, Ukraine's main produce exports to Russia have included tomatoes, apples, cucumbers and potatoes.

November 19 , 2015

State of the Market - Week 46, 2015

Chilean cherry shipments to the U.S. were down 90% year-on-year during week 45, but blueberry volumes were up on 2014 levels.

November 18 , 2015

South Africa: Hail in Limpopo region damages citrus, mangoes

Producers of mangoes and citrus in Hoedspruit estimate around 20% of production could be shaved off the next seasons following recent hail.

November 18 , 2015

U.S.: Water use changes yield larger pomegranates at POM Wonderful

POM Wonderful has had to be creative in adapting to water allotments, but the result looks promising.

November 18 , 2015