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

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

Chile assesses damage after powerful earthquake

Although one major Chilean port remains closed following an 8.3-magnitude earthquake, the fruit industry seems to have escaped unharmed.

September 17 , 2015

Berry Fresh acquires new farmland across the Americas

AgroBerries is due to double Argentine and Chilean blueberry production over the next four years, while ExpoBerries embarks on a new raspberry project in Mexico.

September 17 , 2015

Iran to export more citrus after nuclear deal

The market for Iran's horticultural products is said to have been 'thriving' since an historic resolution was agreed between Iran and the United Nations.

September 17 , 2015

SpuntaG2 potato appeal rejected in South Africa

The African Centre for Biodiversity (ACB) has welcomed a decision against the trade of a GM potato variety in South Africa.

September 17 , 2015