Chilean cherry growers prepared for rain, says Fedefruta

Colder conditions through the spring may have been a saving grace for Chilean cherry growers affected by last week's rains.

November 16 , 2015

Chile: Kiwifruit disease spread slows in 2015, SAG data shows

While wet weather has been conducive to Psa severity in Chile, the growth rate for infected hectares has fallen.

November 16 , 2015

Finnish potato stocks very low as harsh weather hampers crop

Finland's Natural Resources Institute says potato stocks are significantly down year-on-year.

November 16 , 2015

Australia: Honey Gold mango growers forecast bumper crop

A Piñata Farms representative says Honey Gold-branded mangoes were largely unaffected by flowering issues in the industry.

November 16 , 2015

U.S.: FDA releases industry-changing rules for produce safety

New rules published by the FDA have been described as the "most significant changes to produce safety regulation in 70 years".

November 13 , 2015

Fresh rainfall exacerbates Chilean summer fruit crop delays

Chilean growers and traders of grapes, cherries and blueberries are taking the necessary steps to offset challenging weather.

November 13 , 2015

Could new Maersk facility be a game-changer for Chile?

MCI has announced South America's first ever 'factory to farm' refrigerated containers and Star Cool refrigeration machines.

November 13 , 2015

Japanese market access in sight for Peruvian grape industry

Provid says exports could rise by around a fifth again this season, as the country faces little trouble from El Niño during the start of the campaign.

November 13 , 2015

Opinion: No hidden nasties

Lisa Cork says one of the simplest things fresh produce companies can do to boost sales is bring current food and heath trends to life on their packaging.

November 13 , 2015

U.S.: Stars align for NatureSweet's Constellation tomato packs

NatureSweet is seeing fast sales movement for a medley pack with the tagline 'A tomato for every occasion'.

November 13 , 2015