Countries

Canadian nursery brings new honeyberry varieties to world stage

One industry representative believes a fruit produced by the blue honeysuckle bush has US$1 billion worth of market potential.
December 04 , 2015

Chile: Valparaiso region declared fruit fly-free

Around a week after the northern Coquimbo region was declared free of the pest, Valparaiso has followed suit to help Chile regain its fruit fly-free status.
December 03 , 2015

State of the Market - Week 48, 2015

The first Chilean grapes of the season arrived in the U.S. market in week 48.
December 03 , 2015

Cost-effective Australian trap shows success attracting female fruit flies

"If you can catch one female fruit fly at the start of the season you’ve effectively removed one million flies in that season," says Bio Trap owner Colin Bain.
December 03 , 2015

COP21: Ecocert Group urges organic farming focus in climate change talks

Ecocert's president says adopting sustainable practices is vital for creating growth that's compatible with our ecosystem.
December 03 , 2015

U.K.: Sirane to open Mexican factory in 2016

A British manufacturer with a range of absorbent pads for fruit plans to open a new factory in Guadalajara.
December 03 , 2015

Cravo boosts vegetable season with retractable roof

A Canada-based company has created a 'new hybrid' greenhouse that allows cucumbers, tomatoes and vegetables to be grown for 10 months of the year.
December 03 , 2015

NZ researchers to test kiwifruit effects on blood glucose levels

"Over 400 million people in Asia are projected to suffer from glucose intolerance by 2030," says Dr. John Monro of Plant & Food Research.
December 03 , 2015

Russia lists banned Turkish produce items

There are a few notable exceptions in Russia's official list of banned Turkish produce items.
December 03 , 2015

Indian smallholder grape scheme gathers pace for Don Limón

While India may be one of the world's leading table grape growers, what about the small-scale farmers who struggle with exports? That's where Germany company Don Limón comes in.
December 03 , 2015