Belgian lab a diverse safeguard against 'bananageddon'

While media reports have sparked fears over a 'bananapocalypse', a group of Belgian researchers is taking a more staid approach to protecting one of the world's leading crops.

April 09 , 2014

Argentina: Appgro connects farmers to crops in real time

The Appgro program allows farmers to view, update and compare crop information from any location in the world.

April 08 , 2014

Processors turn to mock berries to ease costs

Mock Crop's berries look, feel and weigh the same as an actual blueberry with one difference - they're plastic.

April 08 , 2014

Chilean kiwifruit heartland at "enormous" risk from Psa, says committee

While Chile's kiwifruit growers have focused on frosts, Psa is moving silently toward larger production areas.

April 08 , 2014

Australia reaches FTA with Japan

Horticulture is expected to be one of many beneficiary industries from an Australia-Japan FTA.

April 07 , 2014

Brazilian fruit exports soar in Middle East

In an effort to decrease dependence on the EU, Brazil is sending much more fruit to the Middle East.

April 07 , 2014

PLU codes capture retailer interest in China

PMA's Ed Treacy says PLU codes could add value to China's fruit sales - if China is ready for them.

April 07 , 2014

Chile exports first pomegranates of season

Chile's first pomegranates of the year have hit the water for the United States.

April 07 , 2014

Fresh fruit creates 'virtuous circle' at Santiago Marathon

The Produce Marketing Association helped bring 22,000 kilos of fresh fruit to runners at the Santiago Marathon yesterday.

April 07 , 2014

South Africa's Avozilla set for return to U.K. shelves

South Africa's super avocado is expected to return for a second season to Tesco's shelves in the U.K.

April 04 , 2014