Argentina: first airfreight blueberry exports lift off from Tucumán

APRATUC Guillermo Olivera says blueberry growing conditions have been "benign" compared to last year.

September 30 , 2014

Philippines: Chiquita-Unifrutti to expand in former rebel stronghold

Chiquita-Unifrutti plans to plant more bananas in an area previously held by the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF).

September 30 , 2014

Peru: APEM expects mango export fall in 2014-15

Peru's mango grower body has emphasized a lower crop will not compromise export quality next season.

September 30 , 2014

UN expert panel to address EU-South Africa CBS dispute

The IPPC will establish an expert committee to try and resolve South Africa's CBS dispute with the EU once and for all.

September 30 , 2014

Israeli farmers cry foul over army's local crop sourcing sabbatical

As if Israeli farmers didn't have enough pressure from overseas, now the country's military won't buy their crops.

September 30 , 2014

France bans aerial pesticide spraying in overseas territories

Although Guadeloupe and Martinique banana growers can no longer spray pesticides aerially on their crops, the development has been welcomed by the industry.

September 30 , 2014

Gains and setbacks for California farm labor laws

Western Growers CEO Tom Nassif has responded to two recent farm labor decisions made by California Governor Jerry Brown.

September 29 , 2014

South African table grape producers hit by hailstorms

Three large table grape growers in South Africa lost some of their crops in last week's poor weather.

September 29 , 2014

Russia’s gray market tightens on EU produce

Polish and Greek fruit exporters discuss the risks and regulations surrounding the gray market to Russia.

September 29 , 2014

Crop trust aims to raise millions to avoid climate change 'catastrophe'

The global crop conservation organization says it is imperative we conserve genetic diversity now for the sake of humanity's future in a rapidly changing world.

September 29 , 2014