South African table grape exporters positive after 'perfect' weather

One South African table grape exporter says 'everything that can go well so far this season is good', as producers continue to plant new varieties.

December 02 , 2014

China: Conditions improve for Peruvian citrus trade

A new protocol means Peruvian citrus that is exported to China will be subject to less a damaging cold treatment.

December 02 , 2014

Spain: Laser Food signs global deal with US$900M equipment group

A laser labeling technology is coming to the U.S. produce industry, and potentially anywhere that JBT Corporation has customers.

December 02 , 2014

Australia: China FTA will bring us on par with NZ and Chile, says APAL

Australia's pome fruit grower body says while the Chinese FTA is 'terrific', mainland apple access needs to be gained.

December 01 , 2014

LED technology extends British tomato deal

British growers who supply retailer Sainsbury's have come up with a way to grow tomatoes during cold months.

December 01 , 2014

Italy issues decree preventing early kiwifruit harvesting

Italy's Alessandro Fornari says new measures will prevent poor quality kiwifruit being released onto the market.

December 01 , 2014

Seeka to act as second plaintiff in NZ Kiwifruit Claim

The Kiwifruit Claim has now been filed in Wellington's High Court, with Seeka representing the post-harvest class.

December 01 , 2014

Ecuadorian bananas a 'force' in new Chinese province

Ecuador's bananas are gaining ground in China, with the launch of a promotion campaign in a major retail chain.

December 01 , 2014

Farming a powerhouse of U.K. economy, says govt

U.K. Environment secretary Elizabeth Truss says agriculture is helping support the government's long-term plans.

December 01 , 2014

NZ fruit growers embrace ozone tech for healthy orchards

OA-Global's ozone technology products worked wonders on kiwifruit trials in New Zealand, and the company hopes for similar success in new geographies and crops.

December 01 , 2014