Chilean govt declares agricultural emergency after Villarica Volcano eruption

Blueberry growers around Pucon would have been much more affected by the recent volcanic eruption if their season wasn't all but over.

March 03 , 2015

European oversupply dints Total Produce results

Total Produce recorded a lower result for 2014 but acquisitions helped raise profits in non-Eurozone European operations.

March 03 , 2015

Sun World to release 'explosive' grape varieties in Chile

A leading table grape breeder says public varieties are on the way out and growers need to 'get with the program' to avoid poor market prices.

March 03 , 2015

Russia's greenhouse revolution

With warmer weather than the rest of the country, could Belgorod become the "Netherlands of Russia" with the help of greenhouse entrepreneurship?

February 27 , 2015

South Africa: Dry weather may hit citrus sizing but quality "excellent", says CGA

South Africa's total citrus volumes this season should be roughly in line with previous years.

February 26 , 2015

EU School Fruit Scheme under threat

Freshfel has urged the European Commission not to put 'better regulation' ahead of children's health.

February 25 , 2015

China: Zespri distances itself from Dalian Yidu

As a former employee continues to make damning claims against Zespri over its handling of a past fraud case, the company is cutting the cord with an importer implicated in a new one.

February 24 , 2015

U.S.: GM labeling would be 'as good as a ban', says critic

While one critic of GMO labeling says legislation would be a "Pandora's box" and hinder scientific development, the Center for Food Safety points to the success of transparency in GM-heavy Brazil.

February 24 , 2015

Australia to screen Chinese frozen berries

The Australian Government has announced new measures to act on the recent Hepatitis A outbreak that has been linked to imported Chinese frozen berries.

February 23 , 2015

German apple grower eyes Chinese, South Korean market openings

BayWa CEO Klaus Lutz says it is "ridiculous" that the EU does not have harmonized market access processes for fruit exporters in destination markets.

February 23 , 2015