NZ scientists test biological options to tackle Psa

While kiwifruit vine disease Psa shows some resistance to antibiotics, New Zealand researchers have made a breakthrough in biological controls.

May 05 , 2015

South African citrus growers gear up for U.S.-bound export season

Two key pilot initiatives from 2014 will continue for Western Cape citrus exporters to the U.S. this year, but there will be a few minor changes in shipping practices.

May 05 , 2015

Chile: SAG urges citizen cooperation in fruit fly fight

The quarantine area around La Serena was recently expanded due to a Medfly detection outside the original zone.

May 05 , 2015

U.S.: APHIS proposes allowing citrus imports from whole of Peru

APHIS says larger citrus volumes expected from Peru would not represent more than 1% of current imports or local production.

May 05 , 2015

NZ: New campaign aims to lift kiwifruit consumption in Australia

With more gold kiwifruit on its way this year, New Zealanders are hoping to raise the fruit's profile across the Tasman Sea in Australia.

May 04 , 2015

High U.S. walnut stocks to impact Chilean season

Despite some challenges this season like the strong U.S. dollar, the Chilean walnut industry expects its fortunes to turn.

May 04 , 2015

NZ: Zespri flagship store opened at Huizhan Market in Shanghai

Golden Wing Mau has opened a 200-square meter store to sell Zespri kiwifruit in Shanghai's leading wholesale market for imported produce.

May 04 , 2015

New techniques at play to make blueberry quality more science, less ‘art’

Australia's largest produce company Costa Group is taking a new, more sophisticated approach to testing berry quality.

May 04 , 2015

Tesco trials 'eye-catching' purple cross asparagus

The fiber-rich Burgundine asparagus variety will be available in Tesco stores in the U.K. starting this week.

May 04 , 2015

Garlic becomes key Argentine vegetable export crop

Mendoza's planted hectarage of garlic is expected to shoot up by more than a quarter this season.

May 04 , 2015