Canada's Agriculture Union slams job cuts

Canada's agricultural budget cuts put research, industry and food safety at risk, according to a former CFIA inspection supervisor.

May 10 , 2013

Czech golden apple gains global footprint

The owners of the Opal apple variety have found new planting horizons to meet bullish retailer demand.

May 10 , 2013

NZ apple exporters upbeat despite delays

NZ apple growers discuss a positive season thus far and export market dynamics.

May 09 , 2013

Coca-Cola to invest US$2B in Florida citrus

Florida's orange industry has received an economic boost from the Coca-Cola Company.

May 07 , 2013

Electronic nose separates apples from pears

Spanish and Swedish researchers have developed a nose highly sensitive to apples and pears.

May 06 , 2013

Chile: hydroponics bring agriculture to life in Atacama desert

A sustainable agriculture system is in development in the world’s driest desert through hydroponics.

May 06 , 2013

South African citrus feels uncertainty from China, E.U.

The Citrus Growers' Association of Southern Africa highlighted concerns over the Chinese and European markets.

May 06 , 2013

Geography to play key role in Peru's blueberry sector

Peru's Miguel Bentin tries to cool down any excessive enthusiasm over his country's blueberry industry.

May 03 , 2013

Smaller Dole points to volatility and debt reduction

Dole's first quarter results showed the impact of litigation in Europe, with a bearish outlook for the second quarter.

May 03 , 2013

South Africa: trading platform brings fruit sellers online

South Africa's Farm Gate Exchange connects buyers and sellers through an online platform.

April 30 , 2013