Bacteria and fungi give boost to fruit tree development

Mexican researchers have found certain fungi and bacteria to speed up fruit tree maturity by up to 40%.

September 19 , 2013

Argentine blueberry shipments to start next week

Air freight shipments of early season blueberries from the Argentine province of Tucuman are set to take off very soon.

September 19 , 2013

Brazilian police crack contraband network for illegal pesticides

Brazilian federal police have uncovered over of a ton of illegal pesticides smuggled from Uruguay.

September 19 , 2013

NZ growers left uncertain over Resource Management Act reform

HortNZ fears for grower futures as Resource Management Act (RMA) reform gets kicked around like a "political football".

September 16 , 2013

U.S.: NASA plans space lettuce project in December

Lettuce production on the International Space Station may provide food and psychological relief to astronauts.

September 16 , 2013

South African citrus growers aim to improve China protocol

South African fruit industry representatives were made to feel very welcome during a recent visit with Chinese quarantine officials.

September 16 , 2013

Big year anticipated for U.S. apples

U.S. apple industry representatives discuss the potential impacts of larger crops from Washington, Michigan and New York.

September 13 , 2013

Report highlights export potential for Chilean strawberries, blackberries

Chile's strawberries and blackberries are on the resurgence in frozen form.

September 13 , 2013

Argentine pomegranate company set to raise export stakes

Argentina's leading pomegranate exporter plans to raise shipments of the fruit significantly in the coming years.

September 13 , 2013

U.S.: Hawaiian avocados approved for mainland sales

Foodies on the U.S. mainland are set to have another avocado variety to diversify their palates.

September 13 , 2013