Survey reveals global perceptions of Chilean kiwifruit

Fewer international kiwifruit buyers are showing a preference for New Zealand over Chile compared to a survey two years ago.

January 18 , 2013

Organic pesticides boost Peruvian banana performance

The largest Peruvian organic banana cooperative expects to double exports in 2013.

January 17 , 2013

New FDA rules to bring "legal teeth" to food safety, says O'Brien

The PMA's man in Washington D.C. talks about how new FDA food safety rules could reinforce the produce industry.

January 17 , 2013

Oppy expands bell pepper and cucumber sourcing

The Oppenheimer Group will soon become a marketer of around 2 million boxes of sweet bell peppers.

January 15 , 2013

South Africa: labor unrest hits ag ahead of more public hearings

Demonstrations are once again shaking South Africa's fruit industry and sparking public concern.

January 14 , 2013

U.S.: California citrus growers brace for freezing temperatures

The San Joaquin Valley expects multiple days of below average temperatures that could send a blow to citrus.

January 11 , 2013

Chile developing cleaner alternative for citrus pest control

A team of researchers in Chile are working to find a new method to fight the Saissetia oleae beetle.

January 10 , 2013

U.S.: Alpine Fresh enters venture to bolster Florida blueberries

Alpine Fresh has entered a joint venture with Five Star Family Growers that could build into a larger North American program.

January 09 , 2013

Labor union threatens South African fruit industry with boycott

South African producers face another difficult week ahead with the possibility of strikes and boycott.

January 09 , 2013

Washington apple crop exceeding expectations, says Domex

Domex's Howard Nager takes a look at the core issues shaping this year's U.S. apple and pear crop.

January 04 , 2013