Chile: geothermal greenhouse produces positive results

An initiative in Chile to use geothermal energy in a greenhouse could increase crop yield by 40% annually.

September 24 , 2014

Russia blocks more unauthorized produce shipments

Russia has returned tomato and potato consignments to Belarus as no countries of origin were given.

September 24 , 2014

Mexico and China agree to berry export protocols

China and Mexico have reached an agreement for berry exports, with protocols set to be signed by November.

September 23 , 2014

China publishes new produce import approval list

Washington apples and Israeli citrus are just two of several new fresh fruit items listed by China's AQSIQ as approved for import.

September 23 , 2014

Turkish fig season gets underway

Univeg is preparing to receive around 50 truckloads of Black Bursas from the world's biggest fig exporter.

September 23 , 2014

Northern Peru's productive potential

We take a visit to Peru with a buyer mission organized by SIPPO, which is also looking to find new partners in Colombia.

September 22 , 2014

U.S.: farming couple take leap of faith with Aronia berry

Two farmers who invested heavily in the Aronia berry say the industry is 'where the cranberry business was 30 years ago', and see a big future for the fruit.

September 18 , 2014

California: CCM urges Governor to veto 'ambiguous' groundwater legislation

The California Citrus Mutual says state groundwater management plans 'will create more problems than they solve.'

September 17 , 2014

U.K.: Tesco launches pink-fleshed 'Surprize' apple

Tesco has launched another funky apple with colorful flesh, two years after the last one.

September 17 , 2014

Chilean fruit exports take a tumble for the season

Chile saw a 11.4% reduction in fruit exports for the 2013-14 season, largely due to port strikes and frosts.

September 17 , 2014