Aussie super plum growers to build on-farm cold storage facility

The Good Rich Fruit Company is just one producer to benefit from an AUD$1.2 million grant program for the Murray-Darling Basin.

September 22 , 2015

Chile: Port of Coquimbo remains closed as damage is evaluated

There seems to have been no major structural damage to a port in Chile's Coquimbo region following a major earthquake last week.

September 22 , 2015

U.S. eases import rules for Chilean kiwifruit

The biggest supplier of kiwifruit to the U.S. will soon be able to ship fruit to the market without methyl bromide fumigation treatment.

September 22 , 2015

South Africa suspends some citrus exports to EU

An EU report may have praised South Africa's progress in mitigating CBS risks, but the citrus industry is taking no chances to ensure the market stays open.

September 22 , 2015

U.S.: Stemilt blogger dinner kicks off Piñata apple harvest

What Stemilt describes as its signature apple variety was the star of a recent 'Meet the Grower' dinner.

September 22 , 2015

NZ: Zespri ties up with Mumbai group to spread SunGold message

Zespri India has embarked on an innovative partnership with Dabbawala Company to explore new SunGold kiwifruit distribution channels.

September 21 , 2015

Hail hits Argentine blueberry region

The Argentinean Blueberry Commission (ABC) expects hail experienced in the Concordia region last week will affect no more than 2% of the country's production.

September 21 , 2015

Thai court upholds dismissal of criminal case against Andy Hall

Natural Fruit Company will no longer be able to appeal a decision made last year to dismiss one case against migrant rights activist Andy Hall.

September 21 , 2015

U.S.: Tomato and apple peels power aging muscles, scientists claim

A recent Iowa University (UI) study shows you might be doing your body a disservice by peeling your apples and tomatoes

September 21 , 2015

Australian blackberries limited by biosecurity "weed" approach

Variety introductions have helped Australia's raspberry industry skyrocket, but blackberries have lagged behind due to plant material import policies that fail to take stock of horticultural advancements.

September 21 , 2015