Countries

Canada: British Columbia looks to big blueberry growth

Canada's Mike Makara explains the benefits for British Columbia blueberries and a possibly big new trading partner.
April 25 , 2013

Blueberry industry funds US$1M for metabolic health research

Blueberry representatives from North America and Chile aim to take health claims to the next level through clinical research.
April 25 , 2013

Product development could boost blueberries, says Villata

Manufactured products like pet food and cosmetics could take a rising share of blueberry volumes.
April 25 , 2013

New potatoes offer best of Latin America, Europe

Four potato clones from Spain are said to have good disease restistance and strong output.
April 24 , 2013

SH apple shipments down, pear exports stagnant

New Zealand's apple exports were up in the early season, but volumes were down for Chile, Argentina and South Africa.
April 19 , 2013

Egyptian citrus one step closer to U.S. access

More than a decade after they were kicked from the market Egyptian citrus exporters may regain U.S. entry.
April 19 , 2013

Latin American promise in the face of climate change

Latin America may face its own extremes from climate change but several factors will lend the region a helping hand.
April 19 , 2013

Total Produce to sell Capespan shares

Ireland's Total Produce will offload its 25.3% stake in South Africa's Capespan Group.
April 18 , 2013

United Nations: plant gene pool key to advancing agriculture

Understanding crop genetics will be vital in facing climate change and feeding a growing population, according to the United Nations.
April 16 , 2013

Spanish distributor sees good signs for imported pome fruit

Spain's Nufri is upbeat about prices and demand in Europe for Southern Hemisphere apples and pears.
April 16 , 2013