Chilean citrus sector pursues export deals in Asia, Latin America

Chilean citrus volume is expected to drop, but the industry remains positive about new export deals.

May 12 , 2014

California grapes could have another record year

Improvements in production strategies have helped protect California table grapes from drought conditions.

May 09 , 2014

Eating organic for a week cuts pesticide exposure, Aussie study finds

Australian researchers have conducted a comparison in pesticide exposure rates between adults with conventional and organic diets.

May 08 , 2014

Europe: cocaine and cigarettes found in two fruit-related seizures

One of the biggest ever drug seizures in a European Union port has taken place, found in a consignment of Costa Rican pineapples.

May 08 , 2014

U.S.: root damage 'greatly underestimated' in citrus greening cases

Once HLB appears on plant leaves, the disease has already caused extensive losses to the root system.

May 08 , 2014

More oranges means more juice for Brazilian citrus industry

Improved productivity should bring up Brazilian citrus volume this year, particularly for juice.

May 05 , 2014

Pakistan's mango exports in hot water

Babar Durrani discusses steps for Pakistan to avoid the fate of India, which has lost access to the EU mango market.

May 05 , 2014

All eyes on Indian retail

Retail experts give the lowdown on underlying cultural and economic factors behind India's supermarket boom.

May 05 , 2014

U.S.: papayas parked in growth spot with trailer cooling

An improvised storage solution has triggered growth in American Airlines' Brazilian papaya freight business, while new routes have also opened up unexpected opportunities elsewhere.

May 05 , 2014

South Africa set for citrus variety export shift in 2014

South African citrus export volumes should remain stable this year, but with changes to the variety make-up.

April 30 , 2014