U.S.: Claims of collusion with Senator De Leon "baseless and false", says CFFA

Senator Vidak claims there was a cover-up of threats allegedly made by state ALRB nominee Isadore Hall III against a group of farmers.

March 28 , 2017

Australia: Cyclone Debbie heading south of key banana regions

The forecast trajectory would mean Category 4 Cyclone Debbie is unlikely to wreak the same havoc on banana crops that Cyclone Yasi caused in 2011.

March 27 , 2017

Australian grower pioneers automatic retractable roof for new cherry plantings

The 'Rolls-Royce of systems' may involve a large investment, but Tim Reid is hopeful that by protecting the crop from weather factors and allowing for market entry at the end of the season it will soon start to pay for itself.

March 27 , 2017

South Africa: Produce market agents raided in “price-fixing” cartel investigation

The country's competition watchdog is looking into “suspected collusion” at locations including Joburg Market and Tshwane Market.

March 24 , 2017

U.S.: Researcher sees potential for Oregon table grape industry growth

A researcher doesn't expect Oregon to compete with California at a high level, but says table grapes could be a "good addition to the local fruit market."

March 24 , 2017

Range of weather factors hit Peruvian pomegranate crop

This will however be the first year for Ruby Fresh selling both whole Peruvian and Argentine pomegranates in the U.S. market.

March 24 , 2017

U.S: Top shipping execs ordered to testify in price-fixing investigation

Some of the world's biggest shipping companies have confirmed their executives were handed subpoenas, but say no specific allegations have been set out.

March 23 , 2017

Sun World wins Israeli plant breeders' rights court case

As a result of the "landmark" case, an Israeli table grape grower has agreed to uproot his vineyard of the Sugrathirteen variety.

March 22 , 2017

Frosts a major blow for Southeast U.S. blueberry, peach crops

Early reports indicate up to three-quarters of the Georgia blueberry crop may have been lost, while South Carolina peach farmers are "hopeful to have ten to fifteen percent of their usual crop."

March 22 , 2017

NZ: JV to begin planting Australian-bred jumbo blueberries

An executive of BerryCo says 80 hectares of new blueberry varieties will be planted over the coming years, which he expects will 'revolutionize' the country's genetic mix.

March 22 , 2017