Chile in search of the black diamond

Chile is ramping up its push into gourmet foods with an incipient truffle industry.

October 17 , 2012

Sun World claims Autumn Crisp grapes have 'global potential'

Sun World has launched a new natural sizing grape variety with subtle hints of muscat.

September 05 , 2012

Early ripening for Argentine blueberry season

The first Argentine blueberry exports for the 2012-13 campaign are on their way to the U.K.

September 04 , 2012

Brazil to cut grape exports this season, claims Grupo JD

Brazil's table grape harvest kicks off this week but more growers are opting to sell in a strong domestic market.

September 03 , 2012

Australia: Victorian govt gives up on fruit fly eradication

A key Australian fruit growing state has decided to pull resources away from fruit fly controls.

August 23 , 2012

NZ kiwifruit packers find Psa symptoms in 'tolerant' varieties

Both Enza Gold and Zespri's SunGold kiwifruit have shown signs they may not be so tolerant to Psa-V disease.

August 14 , 2012

NZ: Turners & Growers will look to new categories

Turners & Growers CEO Geoff Hipkins discusses some of the changes in store for the company's direction.

July 05 , 2012

Panama Canal chief spills the beans on pricing and growth

Rodolfo Sabonge defends toll increases and talks about the Panama Canal's intrinsic value.

July 02 , 2012

Chile aims to double trade with China by 2015

China signed six agricultural agreements with Chile yesterday.

June 27 , 2012

Agricultural emergency declared in northeast Argentina

The Entre Rios citrus industry is suffering, with a state of emergency declared.

June 26 , 2012