Higher rainfall expected for Greater African Horn

The Greater Horn of Africa could be in for higher rainfall amid a drought that has caused serious problems for food security.

July 07 , 2011

Seven millenia, same bananas

A study has shown bananas have rarely cross-bred in the last 7,000 years.

July 07 , 2011

Latin America to benefit from U.S. food service changes

Argentine and Chilean fruit producers aim to tap the benefits of menu changes in major U.S. food chains.

June 24 , 2011

GM Special: green image vs food security in Oceania

For the second part of Fresh Fruit Portal's GM Special we look at the situation in Australia and New Zealand.

June 22 , 2011

SH fruit exporters continue to fall behind in currency competitiveness

Argentina was the only major Southern Hemisphere fruit exporter to gain currency competitiveness in the last year.

June 08 , 2011

World headed for 'permanent' food crisis, says UN rep

An expected 'permanent' food crisis could trigger radical reforms in the international food system, according to UNIDO.

June 06 , 2011

Southern Hemisphere lemon exports to fall in 2011

Uruguay and Chile's lemon exports will likely fall, but the largest Southern Hemisphere players are forecasting slight rises in 2011.

June 06 , 2011

Pacific Agreement forms new Latin American trade bloc

The presidents of Mexico, Colombia, Chile and Peru have met in Lima to sign the Pacific Agreement, which could rival Mercosur

May 02 , 2011

Southern Hemisphere citrus exports to fall 2.64% in 2011

A recent report shows Southern Hemisphere citrus production is expected to drop by 0.63% in 2011, but Brazil was not in the list of surveyed countries.

April 01 , 2011

Zap of life for fragile fruit

New research has found fruit shelf life could be extended by up to five days through the use of plasma beam technology.

March 11 , 2011