U.S.: Brandt's Fruit Trees gains global license for Aussie apple cultivar

A new early cultivar licensing deal has the potential to be a game-changer for the Pink Lady industry.

January 28 , 2014

Egyptian strawberries bound for U.S. East Coast

Egypt's leading produce exporter is trialing several new products in diverse markets, from the U.S. to Russia.

January 27 , 2014

South African stonefruit prices spike under European demand

With global supply down, South Africa is under pressure to fill greater stonefruit demand.

January 23 , 2014

Chilean police arrest key port strike figure

Chilean authorities are taking their crackdown on port protests up a notch with the arrest of Sergio Vargas.

January 21 , 2014

California walnuts ride marketing momentum in India

California walnut exporters aim to ride a wave in India that has seen their compatriots' almonds and pistachios soar in popularity.

January 20 , 2014

Argentine pome fruit season off to 'normal' start

Argentina reported a smooth beginning for the start of its pear harvest.

January 17 , 2014

Fruit fly outbreaks declared in South Australian growing region

For now, citrus and stonefruit will be fairly unaffected by the Riverland's first fruit fly outbreaks in two decades, with most harvests already finished.

January 16 , 2014

European Union takes stand on "apple a day" health claims

In the eyes of European law, a recent Oxford University health study is not enough for apple growers to spruik their record production to consumers.

January 15 , 2014

Chile: special forces storm San Antonio port

"This is war" is the response of a Chilean union leader to police occupation of the port of San Antonio.

January 14 , 2014

India: Syngenta aims for horticultural project rollout

Syngenta Asia's Prashant Belgamwar discusses seedless watermelon and grape projects in India.

January 13 , 2014