Chile: Valparaiso faces "worst fire" in its history

A fire in Valparaiso has caused 11 deaths and led to thousands being evacuated from their homes.

April 13 , 2014

Cyclone Ita hits Australian banana growers

The Australian Banana Growers' Council (ABGC) has revealed the first effects of damages from Cyclone Ita.

April 12 , 2014

U.S. proposes new rules for Philippine mangoes, Japanese oranges

A relaxation in requirements could see more parts of Japan and the Philippines shipping fruit to the U.S.

April 11 , 2014

U.S.: Del Monte deal shows fair food is good business, says Reyes

Del Monte recently signed up to the Coalition of Immokalee Workers (CIW) fair food program, but what does that actually mean? Gerardo Reyes explains a system that is protecting tomato workers' rights like never before.

April 10 , 2014

Belgian lab a diverse safeguard against 'bananageddon'

While media reports have sparked fears over a 'bananapocalypse', a group of Belgian researchers is taking a more staid approach to protecting one of the world's leading crops.

April 09 , 2014

Argentina: Appgro connects farmers to crops in real time

The Appgro program allows farmers to view, update and compare crop information from any location in the world.

April 08 , 2014

Australia reaches FTA with Japan

Horticulture is expected to be one of many beneficiary industries from an Australia-Japan FTA.

April 07 , 2014

Fresh fruit creates 'virtuous circle' at Santiago Marathon

The Produce Marketing Association helped bring 22,000 kilos of fresh fruit to runners at the Santiago Marathon yesterday.

April 07 , 2014

Hard discounters change face of U.K. retail market

Discount retailers like Aldi and Lidl are moving in on the U.K.'s leading supermarkets.

April 04 , 2014

PMA: Chile feels the heat under Chinese cherry demand

With Chinese cherry demand growing, should Chile worry about over reliance on the Asian market?

April 03 , 2014