Staying competitive is key for Australia's native nut

The Australian macadamia nut industry is aggressively pushing for higher yields and new markets.

March 12 , 2014

Philippine govt makes banana grower insurance payment

The Philippines' Agriculture Secretary has pledged to prioritize crop insurance programs in 2015.

March 12 , 2014

Dutch growers gear up for China-bound pear exports

Frugi Venta's Inge Ribbens looks at a range of market opening negotiations in the works.

March 11 , 2014

U.S.: Appeals Court throws out Dole pesticide case

A group of Nicaraguans claiming pesticide damages from Dole has had its case dropped by a California court.

March 11 , 2014

Chiquita-Fyffes merger a "dramatic acceleration" for banana value

Ed Lonergan and David McCann get into the nuts and bolts of a monumental deal announced yesterday.

March 11 , 2014

Packaging Pitch: P stands for passion, produce and packaging

Lisa Cork draws inspiration from a Bruce Springsteen concert, urging growers to better express their passion.

March 11 , 2014

U.S.: Limoneira revenue jumps in Q1

A leading U.S. lemon and avocado player picked up its game on the financial performance front in the first quarter.

March 10 , 2014

Chiquita and Fyffes to create world's leading banana company

Fyffes shares have surged today on the announcement of a merger with Chiquita.

March 10 , 2014

Smartphone ripeness app to simplify produce purchases

A Mexican project to benefit diabetics has given rise to a smartphone app to measure fruit ripeness.

March 10 , 2014

Argentine pome fruit set for slight shortfall

Marcelo Loyarte and Betina Ernst give their takes on this year's Argentine apple and pear season.

March 10 , 2014