Countries

Opinion: LA Times' Mexican investigation reveals blight on produce sector

It's time to reform the practices of 'tiendas de raya' on Mexican farms.
December 16 , 2014

Mexico makes progress in fight against fruit fly

Growers in parts of the Mexican state of Michoacan will be able to access new markets after the national agricultural watchdog downgraded the prevalence level of fruit fly.
December 16 , 2014

Farmers angry after severe rain and hail batter Indian grape crops

Maharashtra grape farmers suffering crop damages have protested against the government's lack of action after recent bad weather.
December 16 , 2014

Fruit sorting tech company wins Australian Exporter of the Year award

GP Graders has received recognition for its international presence in the world of cherry sorting.
December 16 , 2014

Extensive promotional campaigns pay off for South African avocados

The value of South Africa's national avocado market shot up by around 20% year-on-year.
December 15 , 2014

Spanish exporter ships its first batch of lemons to mainland China

Having met China's rigorous requirements, one Spanish shipper no longer has to send lemons via Hong Kong.
December 15 , 2014

NZ: Zespri considers Chinese kiwifruit production partnerships

Zespri's Matt Crawford discusses production possibilities in China and a red kiwifruit variety trialled in Singapore.
December 15 , 2014

Opinion: Melbourne wholesale apple price trends - what do they tell us?

Charley Xia explores how understanding historic price data could help growers improve returns.
December 15 , 2014

Watermelon sourced from the Canary Islands boosts supply for Hillfresh

The first batches of Canary Islands watermelons have arrived in the Netherlands in a new Ramafrut-Hillfresh deal.
December 12 , 2014

Texas citrus mite encroaches further in Spanish fields

AVA-ASAJA has raised alarm about the "disturbing" spread of Texas Citrus Mite in Spanish orchards.
December 12 , 2014