Russian produce prices could rise by a quarter after Turkish ban, says EBRD

The EBRD estimates Turkish tomato, onion, grape and cucumber growers will take the brunt of the ban's impact.

December 08 , 2015

U.S.: Meyer lemon retail sales on the rise

Sunkist says the opportunity will be ripe for promotion during the upcoming peak Meyer lemon season.

December 07 , 2015

HortNZ congratulates MPI on fruit fly eradication

After a pest detection that gave New Zealand growers some of their "scariest moments", the country is now fruit fly-free.

December 07 , 2015

Photo Gallery: Nemo's Garden subaquatic farming

Take a look at an extraordinary project growing vegetables and herbs under the sea.

December 07 , 2015

First phase complete for pioneering subaquatic veggie project

The team behind the underwater horticultural biosphere project 'Nemo's Garden' is looking to expand in more Italian locations.

December 07 , 2015

Could pineapples' drought-tolerant genes be applied in other crops?

As climate change challenges persist, a Texas A&M AgriLife Research Center study into pineapple photosynthesis may have practical applications.

December 04 , 2015

Mexico eyes Chinese banana market access

The head of Mexico's SAGARPA is set to embark on a trade visit to China, where a range of topics will be discussed.

December 04 , 2015

Chile edges closer to exporting nectarines and in-shell walnuts to China

Chile is set to gain permission to ship in-shell walnuts to China 'within the coming weeks'.

December 04 , 2015

Canadian nursery brings new honeyberry varieties to world stage

One industry representative believes a fruit produced by the blue honeysuckle bush has US$1 billion worth of market potential.

December 04 , 2015

Chile: Valparaiso region declared fruit fly-free

Around a week after the northern Coquimbo region was declared free of the pest, Valparaiso has followed suit to help Chile regain its fruit fly-free status.

December 03 , 2015