U.S.: Limoneira raises 2014 income guidance

Strong lemon prices have led Limoneira to raise its income expectations by more than half.

June 09 , 2014

EU provides assistance to Papua New Guinea producer

The EU has given a new coconut oil processing facility to a Papua New Guinea company.

June 09 , 2014

Spider venom used to make bee-friendly pesticide

A new organic pesticide developed in the U.K. shows potential to step in to the void left by an EU ban on neonicotinoids.

June 09 , 2014

Two North American blueberry companies join forces

Curry & Co and Driediger Farms have formed a partnership to give blueberry sales a lift.

June 09 , 2014

India: Bollywood star may become face of Maharashtra horticulture

After acting in more than 180 films, Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan will likely take to the stage of Maharashtra's fruit and vegetable industry.

June 06 , 2014

Italian apples shaping up well but future concerns linger

Italy's largest apple region expects yet another good season ahead but must innovate for long term prosperity.

June 06 , 2014

U.K. survey shows seasonal produce knowledge on the decline

The results of a survey into Britons' awareness of produce seasonality have been described as 'shocking'.

June 06 , 2014

Chilean port workers happy with new working conditions bill

After causing losses of Chilean fruit in January with strikes, port workers are happy with a new bill to be put to Congress.

June 06 , 2014

U.S.: Northwest pear volume down but prospects good

USA Pears has planned several strong marketing campaigns as production slips slightly.

June 06 , 2014

Chilean fig exporter sets sights high

Hortofruticola Sudamericana says despite logistical issues, it is confident figs can follow the path of blueberries in becoming the next big superfood.

June 06 , 2014