U.S. plum producer says 'consumers are in for a treat'

Grant J. Hunt Company is expecting 'one of the cleanest' Empress plum crops ever as production increases.

August 26 , 2014

U.S.: Florida grower sees substantial growth in green-skinned avocado sales

A Florida producer says green-skinned avocados' 'good flavor profile' is one reason for growing demand.

August 26 , 2014

Chile: ODEPA urges strawberry growers to seize international opportunities

A recent Chilean report provides an in-depth look at trends in global strawberry consumption.

August 26 , 2014

Farmworkers versus unions, a new fight in California

Employers will not be the targets in a peach picker protest to take place today, but rather unions and the State of the California.

August 26 , 2014

Solving India's banana waste problem

Danfoss India has ambitious plans to resolve infrastructure problems that are leaving a third of bananas by the wayside.

August 25 , 2014

Chilean walnut, almond and prune exporters look to Russia

Apart from the import embargo, currency issues will also determine how Chilean dried fruit fares in Russia.

August 25 , 2014

USDA researcher reveals encouraging results of phosphine fumigation tests

Research shows worker safety and food quality could be improved by using phosphine instead of methyl bromide on crops.

August 25 , 2014

Canada pledges to speed up Polish apple access

Canadian authorities have vowed to speed up market access for Polish apple growers, who like their own fishermen have been impacted by Russia's food import embargo.

August 25 , 2014

U.S.: Californian kiwifruit industry forecasts good fruit quality

It seems like California kiwifruit growers have escaped the worst of the drought, with normal production expected.

August 25 , 2014

Australia: Select Harvests to make landmark acquisitions

A leading Australian almond company plans to spend US$59 million on new properties and water entitlements in a bid to double production by 2018.

August 24 , 2014