Peru: Piura organic banana exports hit US$120M

Piura's governor says the organic banana sector will need new technologies, varieties and growing methods for its future prosperity.

November 24 , 2015

Panama Disease TR4 caused by single clone, researchers find

A Dutch scientist says global measures to quarantine a destructive banana disease 'apparently have not had the desired effect'.

November 24 , 2015

Two Chilean groups join growing Sun World licensee list

Two of Chile's "most formidable grape producer-exporters" will now be able to grow and market Sun World's proprietary varieties.

November 23 , 2015

Sluggish start for U.S. apple campaign

A graphic released by Stemilt shows SweeTango apple sales during September were significantly higher year-on-year.

November 23 , 2015

Medfly found in Chilean capital

Chilean authorities are fumigating an area of Santiago this week in a bid to eradicate a destructive pest.

November 20 , 2015

U.S.: Gotham Greens announces "world's largest rooftop farm" in Chicago

After making its name with hydroponic urban farming in Brooklyn, Gotham Greens has taken on its "biggest and most ambitious expansion to date".

November 19 , 2015

French study claims "missing link" in pesticide effects on bees

The gap in toxicity rates between neonic use in the lab and the field may have been bridged by French scientists.

November 19 , 2015

South Africa: Hail in Limpopo region damages citrus, mangoes

Producers of mangoes and citrus in Hoedspruit estimate around 20% of production could be shaved off the next seasons following recent hail.

November 18 , 2015

U.S.: Water use changes yield larger pomegranates at POM Wonderful

POM Wonderful has had to be creative in adapting to water allotments, but the result looks promising.

November 18 , 2015

South Africa: Dutoit strike comes to an end

South African fruit company Dutoit has reached a compromise with the FAWU, putting an end to strikes in the Western Cape.

November 17 , 2015