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New cherry growers to boost Oppy's U.S. volumes

Oppenheimer expects enhanced cherry volumes for the U.S. Northwest program.
June 13 , 2012

SA Western Cape navel shipments to the U.S. set to climb

WCCPF CEO Suhanra Conradie talks about the South African citrus deal ahead in the U.S.
June 12 , 2012

Reservoir agreement signed in northern Chile

A US$69 million reservoir is to be built in the Chilean grape and blueberry region of Coquimbo.
June 08 , 2012

Indian scientist pinpoints pathogens that lead to bacterial canker

An Indian scientist has decoded a bacteria that leads to disease in mangoes, pomegranates and citrus fruits.
June 07 , 2012

Argentina seeks new blueberry route to U.S.

Authorities from Argentine blueberry province Tucumán are pushing for a new shipping route via northern Chile.
June 07 , 2012

Agri-exports pulling Peruvians out of poverty, study shows

If Peru's agricultural growth rate continues the sector could create 400,000 new direct jobs in a decade.
June 06 , 2012

More Chilean apples going to domestic market in 2012

Chile's apple industry has been very cautious this year, holding back volumes from foreign markets.
June 04 , 2012

International group sequences tomato genome

Researchers from around the globe have put together a genome sequence for the common tomato.
June 04 , 2012

SA gets green light to ship to Thailand and South Korea

South African growers are aiming to capitalize on new citrus export markets in Asia.
June 04 , 2012

The Packaging Pitch: most QR code users forget marketing 101

Packaging expert Lisa Cork looks at why the innovative QR code technology has been misused by so many.
June 01 , 2012