Brazilian citrus growers welcome heavy rainfall

Rains in southern Brazil have broken the trend of dry weather in 2014 that was negatively affecting citrus growers.

October 08 , 2014

Chiquita launches national banana recipe contest

Chiquita is showcasing bananas' versatility through a national competition with weekly cash prizes.

October 08 , 2014

Horticulture Innovation Australia Limited to replace HAL

After a lengthy process Australia's new levy-backed horticultural industry body has been formed.

October 08 , 2014

Peru expected to ramp up China-bound grape exports for 2014/15

The U.S. looks set to lose its position as the second biggest grape supplier to the Chinese market this season.

October 08 , 2014

U.K. campaign seeks to make watercress a produce mainstay

The Watercress Alliance in the U.K. is launching an aggressive PR pitch in a bid to raise consumption.

October 08 , 2014

Seeka throws weight behind NZ Kiwifruit Claim

The divisions in New Zealand's kiwifruit industry continue to grow, as the country's largest producer joins the class action alleging the government did not do enough to prevent the entry of Psa.

October 07 , 2014

Peru to set up experimental physalis plots

Peru will offer Cape gooseberry growers a wealth of support to help raise export possibilities.

October 07 , 2014

U.S.: Sunkist launches Sesame Street citrus packaging

In a bid to help fight childhood obesity, Sunkist will sell its citrus with packaging from a popular kids' TV show.

October 07 , 2014

U.S.: mushroom grower expands to cope with rising demand

Mushroom company To-Jo has boosted a range of its facilities as new industry marketing concepts help increase sales.

October 07 , 2014

USDA announces US$118M in grants to support specialty crops

The U.S. plans to bolster specialty crop competitiveness by funding 838 agricultural projects across the country.

October 06 , 2014