Calcium carbide puts stain on domestic Indian mango market

The new Indian Government has pledged to crack down on dangerous chemicals used to artificially ripen fruit.

June 10 , 2014

Mexico blocks U.S. potato imports

Mexico's SENASICA has reportedly closed the country's doors to U.S. potatoes following complaints from local growers.

June 09 , 2014

U.S.: Limoneira raises 2014 income guidance

Strong lemon prices have led Limoneira to raise its income expectations by more than half.

June 09 , 2014

Spider venom used to make bee-friendly pesticide

A new organic pesticide developed in the U.K. shows potential to step in to the void left by an EU ban on neonicotinoids.

June 09 , 2014

India: Bollywood star may become face of Maharashtra horticulture

After acting in more than 180 films, Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan will likely take to the stage of Maharashtra's fruit and vegetable industry.

June 06 , 2014

Chilean fig exporter sets sights high

Hortofruticola Sudamericana says despite logistical issues, it is confident figs can follow the path of blueberries in becoming the next big superfood.

June 06 , 2014

U.S.: BrightFarms to ramp up greenhouse rollout

Capitalizing on demand for well-priced local salads, New York's BrightFarms expects a raft of new greenhouses to break ground in the next 18 months.

June 05 , 2014

Former Chinese partners take Zespri to court

Two Chinese companies are claiming NZ$33.5 million in damages from kiwifruit exporter Zespri.

June 04 , 2014

ChiquitaFyffes merger unlikely to affect U.K. market, says BanaBay

A U.K. fruit company says if anyone is to be affected by the ChiquitaFyffes merger it will be growers, not consumers.

June 04 , 2014

U.K.: Asda partners with Melinda to supply alpine Italian cave apples

What started as a restoration project for the Vatican has become a unique, energy efficient storage system for an Italian apple company.

June 03 , 2014