Countries

Univeg banks on village-owned Madagascar litchis

The diverse island of Madagascar is one of the world's top litchi producers, leading exports to Europe.
January 09 , 2014

Aussie grape seeds gain access to Chinese market

Australian companies will now be able to export grape seeds to China following a recent agreement.
January 09 , 2014

Pollution impedes farming on 3.33M hectares, says Chinese govt

An area the size of Maryland has been deemed unfit for farming due to pollution in China.
January 09 , 2014

Israeli partnership bears fruit for Indian growers

A collaborative centers of excellence program with Israel continues to gain traction in the Indian countryside.
December 31 , 2013

Dominican Republic hits banana export record

Phytosanitary programs have been attributed to aiding record banana exports for the Dominican Republic.
December 31 , 2013

Customs strikes cause delays for Chilean fruit exports

A Chilean customs strike is delaying air freight fruit shipments, but the extent of the impact is under contention.
November 26 , 2013

Canada: OSF slates Arctic apple production plans

OSF's Neal Carter discusses plans for GM apple production in the U.S., food service benefits and expectations for Canadian deregulation.
November 12 , 2013

Mexico: Hurricane Manuel brought "silver lining" for growers

Torrential rains damaged and delayed harvests in western Mexico, but the inclement weather has brought some positives to growers.
October 25 , 2013

G6 Alliance offers new trans-Pacific port rotations

The G6 Alliance will incorporate North American ports into its new shipping plan.
March 19 , 2013

Fruit Fanatic: the quest for the Engkala

Rolf Blancke describes the search for a rare creamy fruit that is being swallowed up by palm oil plantations.
September 24 , 2012