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Chilean blueberry harvest kicks off

Chilean fruit company Vital Berry has started blueberry harvesting in the northern zones of Ovalle and Tilama.
September 20 , 2011

Peru: Camposol to become fresh produce multinational

Peruvian fresh produce company Camposol has plans to become a US$500 million multinational in the coming years.
September 19 , 2011

Aussie citrus growers looking for exit

The chairman of Riverina Citrus says many growers would sell up their farms if they could only find buyers.
September 16 , 2011

Antioxidant excess can damage health, says Mexican scientist

A Mexican scientist says eating too many 'super fruits' can have negative health impacts.
September 16 , 2011

Argentine Blueberry Committee expects earlier yield curve in 2011

The Argentine Blueberry Committee forecasts an earlier yield curve in Tucumán, while harvests are ahead in Buenos Aires.
September 15 , 2011

Aussie horticulture gets boost from APHIS pest status recommendation

APHIS has made two recommendations for pest-free status zones in Australia.
September 15 , 2011

Sun World expands South African grape presence

Sun World International has expanded its list of licensed grape growers in South Africa with a new joint venture.
September 13 , 2011

Blueberry supply tight, says USHBC exec

A leading U.S. blueberry industry figure has forecast good prices for Southern Hemisphere exporters.
September 13 , 2011

La Niña returns in tropical Pacific

Farmers could be in for more extreme weather this Southern Hemisphere summer with the onset of La Niña.
September 12 , 2011

Chile bets on early pomegranate varieties

Chilean fruit company Subsole has taken on three early Israeli pomegranate varieties in a bid to extend the season.
September 12 , 2011