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Ecuador: interactive campaign promotes bananas in Russia

ProEcuador hopes to push its country's banana market even further in Russia with an educational campaign.
June 06 , 2013

NZ: Zespri announces record kiwifruit returns in 2012-13

Kiwifruit returns were up for Zespri's growers in 2012-13, but the costs of fighting Psa disease and a Chinese court case cut profits significantly.
May 27 , 2013

Organic apples "a pretty tough game", says NZ exporter

Washington Fujis have put the squeeze on New Zealand's top organic apple exporter, who has found new ways to maintain sales.
May 20 , 2013

No need for fertilization with Spanish GM tomato

Spanish researchers have developed a seedless GM tomato with added nutrients and strong processing potential.
May 16 , 2013

Coca-Cola to invest US$2B in Florida citrus

Florida's orange industry has received an economic boost from the Coca-Cola Company.
May 07 , 2013

"Milky" strawberries reflect Chinese organic produce popularity

Strawberries irrigated in milk are all the rage in Beijing, as part of a boom for organic and unique products.
April 24 , 2013

Hass avocado group formed in Colombia

Colombia's avocado industry has stepped up its game in the push for U.S. market access.
April 17 , 2013

Chinese citrus ban leaves California scrambling for answers

Chinese brown rot concerns have put Californian citrus exporters in a precarious position.
April 17 , 2013

Florida citrus growers cross fingers for greening solution

Florida's citrus industry is placing bets on research to save fruit from greening, which has brought down shipments this year.
April 16 , 2013

Canada and Costa Rica reach organic agreement

Costa Rican organic fruit growers will now have less hassle in shipping to Canada.
April 09 , 2013