A tale of two states for U.S. sweet cherry production

The biggest U.S. states for sweet cherry production have witnessed significant changes, in opposite directions.

June 27 , 2014

NZ: T&G plans to double global apple sales by 2020

Turners & Growers' new pipfruit manager discusses ambitious plans for the next six years.

June 26 , 2014

Chile develops asparagus preservation liquid

Chilean asparagus growers may soon be able to export more to the U.S. via seafreight thanks to a new liquid.

June 26 , 2014

U.S.: union optimistic talks will be resolved without port strikes

The ILWU says there is 'nothing substantive' in fears over West Coast port strikes and talks should end well.

June 24 , 2014

Canadian cherry growers expect 'exponential' China-bound exports

British Colombia's cherry growers say the new deal with China is a gigant step for the industry.

June 23 , 2014

FAO reviews possible upcoming El Niño effects on agriculture

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) says there is a 70% chance of an El Niño event occurring during the Northern Hemisphere summer.

June 23 , 2014

Peru sets rules for importing U.S. kiwifruit plants

Peru is not usually the first country associated with kiwifruit, but growers have expressed interest in importing kiwifruit plants from the U.S.

June 20 , 2014

Strong outlook for global citrus brand ClemenGold

ClemenGold will continue to open new markets this year and has new varieties in the works.

June 18 , 2014

Thai companies are "increasingly willing to engage", says Hall

Despite US$10 million in lawsuits hanging over his head, Andy Hall has returned to Thailand to continue working for the rights of abused migrant workers in the country's food export industries.

June 17 , 2014

Chilean citrus exporters forecast less trade with U.S.

With South African citrus growers shipping more to the U.S., Chile is likely to diversify its markets.