Chile: frosts may lead to varied situation for blueberry exports, says CBC

The Chilean Blueberry Committee says export reductions could be between 0-15% for different companies this season.

October 17 , 2014

U.S. citrus giants announce alliance to expand Wonderful Halos brand

Paramount Citrus will become Mulholland Citrus' exclusive sales agent in a partnership that aims to expand the consumption of Wonderful Halo mandarins across North America.

October 17 , 2014

China: Lenovo pioneer turns to social media for kiwifruit marketing

One of China's most influential men is looking at new ways to trade kiwifruit via smartphone e-commerce.

October 17 , 2014

Chiquita rejects new Brazilian offer

Chiquita says Cutrale-Safra have 'failed to deliver' an irrevocable offer, claiming a merger with Fyffes would provide much better value than US$14 per share.

October 16 , 2014

Guatemala plans Interoceanic Corridor to rival Panama Canal

A Guatemalan businessman working on an ambitious maritime transit system says the project will serve the needs of increasing global trade while improving quality of life in the region.

October 16 , 2014

'Significant' new California farmers' markets bill aims stamp out fraud

Californian authorities will soon have far more funds to help combat inauthentic produce in farmers' markets.

October 15 , 2014

South African court case to test validity of Tango mandarin variety

Is irradiating budwood for seedless characteristics enough to make a citrus variety be considered different? A landmark South African court case will set out to answer this question next year.

October 14 , 2014

Costa Rican govt to compensate banana spraying victims

Almost 12,000 former banana workers and relatives affected by the chemical DBCP are in line to receive compensation from the Costa Rican government.

October 10 , 2014

Horticulture Innovation Australia Limited to replace HAL

After a lengthy process Australia's new levy-backed horticultural industry body has been formed.

October 08 , 2014

Seeka throws weight behind NZ Kiwifruit Claim

The divisions in New Zealand's kiwifruit industry continue to grow, as the country's largest producer joins the class action alleging the government did not do enough to prevent the entry of Psa.

October 07 , 2014