Fruit fly outbreaks declared in South Australian growing region

For now, citrus and stonefruit will be fairly unaffected by the Riverland's first fruit fly outbreaks in two decades, with most harvests already finished.

January 16 , 2014

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

Chilean fresh fruit exports rise despite adversity

Between weather complications and export barriers, Chilean fresh fruit faced a tough year in 2013.

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