China: Shenzhen Yuanxing to grow direct Chilean fruit import program

With support from Miko Asia, a Chinese fruit company plans to build a long-term business with Chilean crops.

November 23 , 2015

Medfly found in Chilean capital

Chilean authorities are fumigating an area of Santiago this week in a bid to eradicate a destructive pest.

November 20 , 2015

U.S.: Gotham Greens announces "world's largest rooftop farm" in Chicago

After making its name with hydroponic urban farming in Brooklyn, Gotham Greens has taken on its "biggest and most ambitious expansion to date".

November 19 , 2015

South Africa: Hail in Limpopo region damages citrus, mangoes

Producers of mangoes and citrus in Hoedspruit estimate around 20% of production could be shaved off the next seasons following recent hail.

November 18 , 2015

South Africa: Dutoit strike comes to an end

South African fruit company Dutoit has reached a compromise with the FAWU, putting an end to strikes in the Western Cape.

November 17 , 2015

Innovation and high quality vital for online produce sales, says retail panel

Retail executives from three continents spoke at a recent trade show about the various ways they are using the internet to boost sales and what suppliers should be doing differently.

November 17 , 2015

Peru gains access to South Korean mango market

Peru continues on its run of market openings around the globe in 2015 with a big boost for mango growers.

November 16 , 2015

Chile: Kiwifruit disease spread slows in 2015, SAG data shows

While wet weather has been conducive to Psa severity in Chile, the growth rate for infected hectares has fallen.

November 16 , 2015

U.S.: FDA releases industry-changing rules for produce safety

New rules published by the FDA have been described as the "most significant changes to produce safety regulation in 70 years".

November 13 , 2015

Fresh rainfall exacerbates Chilean summer fruit crop delays

Chilean growers and traders of grapes, cherries and blueberries are taking the necessary steps to offset challenging weather.