Countries

U.S. Congress directs funding to fight HLB

Funding from the U.S. Congress seeks to prevent a potentially devastating threat to the citrus industry.
January 16 , 2014

Multi-continental organic technology keeps fruit fresh for longer

A U.S.-Spanish-Chilean consortium has developed a clean technology that improves fruit shelf life.
January 16 , 2014

Dutch top Oxfam's healthy food and eating index

Only European nations and Australia were present in the top 20 of Oxfam's "Good Enough to Eat" report.
January 16 , 2014

Heatwave makes Aussie grape growers bullish on quality

Most early season Australian grape exports are headed to Thailand due to restrictions imposed by China.
January 15 , 2014

U.S.: avocados drag down Limoneira results in Q4

Limoneira experienced a revenue decline in the fourth quarter, sparked in part by poor avocado results.
January 15 , 2014

European Union takes stand on "apple a day" health claims

In the eyes of European law, a recent Oxford University health study is not enough for apple growers to spruik their record production to consumers.
January 15 , 2014

Chile: special forces storm San Antonio port

"This is war" is the response of a Chilean union leader to police occupation of the port of San Antonio.
January 14 , 2014

Around the world with the Adelita raspberry

The Adelita raspberry has been highlighted by marketers as a travel-durable variety.
January 14 , 2014

Chile: Fedefruta releases strike effect estimation

Fedefruta's Cristián Allendes says a minority group in Chile without legal foundations is "killing the country".
January 14 , 2014

Seedless table grapes lead the way in South Africa

Leon de Kock says a transforming South African grape offering will move more strongly into retail.
January 14 , 2014