South Africa: Dutoit branches out into early cherries for U.K. market

Gysbert du Toit talks about the evolution of an early cherry deal from South Africa in a tie-up with Californian varieties.

November 11 , 2014

Advertorial: The Chilean kiwifruit industry - home of great farmed produce

Subsole says its growers using certain methods to protect crops from extreme weather are seeing great results.

November 10 , 2014

Lemon demand has risen 10-15%, says Limoneira exec

At first it was just shortages driving up prices, but now Limoneira believes stonger lemon demand is here to stay.

November 10 , 2014

Food and water security the focus of Israeli-Indian-Australian deal

Groups from Israel, India and Australia will cooperate on projects to improve food supply and water use.

November 07 , 2014

U.S.: West Coast port employer says union action has reached California

The Pacific Maritime Association claims a union is now withholding skilled workers in the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles.

November 07 , 2014

Diet found to affect pesticide resistence in honey bees

For the first time a strong link between pesticide exposure and diet has been demonstrated at the molecular level in honey bees.

November 07 , 2014

Polish unrest continues over Russian ban

Polish farmers protested in Warsaw this week, but an industry consultant has urged them not to panic.

November 06 , 2014

Lidl Finland obtains marketing prestige for fruit & veg initiative

A campaign that saw fresh produce sales rise by almost half has brought marketing awards for Lidl Finland.

November 06 , 2014

PMA Fruittrade Latin America to get to the core of pome fruit oversupply issues

The head of Chile's Fedefruta says despite a favorable exchange rate, pome fruit prices have still fallen 25%.

November 06 , 2014

"Hail happens every year", says Pipfruit NZ rep

Pipfruit New Zealand says the country's next apple crop will be similar to previous years after an isolated hailstorm incident on the South Island.

November 05 , 2014