Giumarra blackberry suppliers employ new growing method

A new planting technique for blackberries makes it easier for the fruit to be harvested and ensures more berries make the grade.

April 28 , 2015

Colombia: International certifications lift avocado exports

One avocado producer estimates Colombia's export volumes shot up by around a half last season.

April 28 , 2015

Russia tightens EU food import restrictions

Having stopped Bulgarian fruit and vegetable re-exports last week amid suspicions of fake phytosanitary certificates, Russia is considering extending the ban to other countries.

April 27 , 2015

Chile: Body of Fruticola Atacama worker found

Fruticola Atacama's Horacio Parra says the discovery of the body of worker Jennifer Novoa has brought great peace to her family.

April 27 , 2015

NZ: Kiwifruit vine disease Psa shows resistance to key treatment

While 'not completely unexpected', regular testing has found streptomycin-resistant Psa in two Te Puke orchards.

April 27 , 2015

First Canadian cucumbers land in China

'Cutecumbers' will be sold in several cities around the biggest cucumber-producing country in the world.

April 27 , 2015

U.S. gives green light to Peruvian papaya imports

Peru will join the likes of Mexico, Brazil, Ecuador and Colombia as a supplier of papayas to the continental United States.

April 24 , 2015

English heatwave brings tomato season forward

U.S. retailer Waitrose is expecting a 'bumper crop' of home-grown tomatoes over the coming months.

April 24 , 2015

Chile: Initiative aims to produce world's southernmost truffles

Two truffle varieties may soon be produced in a Patagonian region of Chile where hopes are high an experimental project could mimic European success.

April 24 , 2015

Peruvian asparagus to hit Chinese market

Peruvian asparagus may have some transit time issues in reaching China, but competition with local produce should be minimal.

April 24 , 2015