Peru to set up experimental physalis plots

Peru will offer Cape gooseberry growers a wealth of support to help raise export possibilities.

October 07 , 2014

U.S.: Sunkist launches Sesame Street citrus packaging

In a bid to help fight childhood obesity, Sunkist will sell its citrus with packaging from a popular kids' TV show.

October 07 , 2014

U.S.: mushroom grower expands to cope with rising demand

Mushroom company To-Jo has boosted a range of its facilities as new industry marketing concepts help increase sales.

October 07 , 2014

USDA announces US$118M in grants to support specialty crops

The U.S. plans to bolster specialty crop competitiveness by funding 838 agricultural projects across the country.

October 06 , 2014

NZ Kiwifruit Claim 'in no way anti-Zespri', says group chairman

The head of the group launching a legal suit over negligence relating to Psa entering New Zealand has hit back at critics, stressing the need for accountability and saying growers 'have nothing to lose'.

October 06 , 2014

Morocco will become major EU produce supplier, says exporter

A produce shipper says the Moroccan industry's constant 'evolution' is putting it in good stead for the future.

October 06 , 2014

Boycott fails to dampen Israel’s expectations

While some supermarkets are unwilling to buy produce from Israeli-occupied territories, the country's fruit and vegetable sector has proven resilient throughout the recent Gaza crisis.

October 03 , 2014

Advertorial: Chilean avocado growers discover new Gem™

Westfalia and Subsole are hoping to take the Chilean avocado sector by storm with the Gem™ variety.

October 03 , 2014

NZKGI, Zespri slam 'The Kiwifruit Claim' against govt

Citing a lack of transparency, New Zealand kiwifruit industry leaders have criticized a claim against the government.

October 03 , 2014

China may become world macadamia nut leader

While production challenges abound, China's macadamia industry now has as many trees in the ground as Australia.

October 03 , 2014