SanLucar receives €4M loan to develop Tunisian raspberries

A Spanish produce group with a strong focus on German-speaking markets has received a boost to its North African raspberry production.

April 22 , 2015

NZ: Zespri plans SunGold kiwifruit splash in Germany

Zespri has planned promotional activities in Berlin, Hamburg and Düsseldorf to spread the word about SunGold kiwifruit.

April 22 , 2015

Chilean port workers strike over lack of labor reform consultation

Feeling ignored by their government over labor forms, a range of Chilean unions have started a one-day strike in the port, mining, forestry and construction sectors.

April 21 , 2015

Three new raspberry varieties set for release in Chile

One of three new Chilean raspberry varieties grows earlier than the standard cultivar and has a high Brix level.

April 21 , 2015

U.S.: Robotic strawberry harvester 'mimics human behavior'

The owner of Wish Farms has a strawberry-picking robotics project that even his competitors are investing in.

April 21 , 2015

Turkish cherry producer dodges frost scare

Despite industry concerns a recent cold snap might hamper Turkish cherry production, one grower is expecting higher volumes.

April 21 , 2015

Human trial to test broccoli sprout extract's cancer-fighting properties

University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute (UPCI) scientists are investigating the 'green chemoprevention' properties of a molecule found in broccoli sprouts, cabbage and kale.

April 21 , 2015

Chilean-U.S. blueberry season transition smooth in 2015, claims Berry Fresh

A U.S.-based subsidiary of two Latin American berry groups is optimistic for this year's blueberry deal.

April 21 , 2015

Australia: Patties Foods frozen berry tests come up negative for Hep A, E. coli

The company implicated in a health scare in Australia has defended its food safety practices, but will now be testing all frozen berries for Hepatitis A and E. coli prior to market release.

April 20 , 2015

Russian authorities block "fake" Chilean kiwifruit shipment

A kiwifruit shipment marked as Chilean has been rejected by Russia's Rosselkhoznadzor, claiming its certificate was fraudulent.

April 20 , 2015