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

Specialty crops in limbo after U.S. farm bill extension

The U.S. farm bill has returned to the drafting table after Congress failed to implement new legislation.

January 03 , 2013

Dole shares slip on fruit sales earning announcement

Declining earnings expectations for 2013 led to unease for Dole Food Company shareholders yesterday.

January 03 , 2013

Australian technology converts banana waste into electricity, fuel

An Aussie technology that converts bananas into energy could help harness fruit waste.

January 02 , 2013