Culling Hass and spending cash: Cabilfrut’s sacrifice for future production

We look at the measures taken by a Chilean avocado company to overcome an incessant drought.

October 17 , 2013

Fresh Fruit Portal launches Chinese-language news site

With the launch of Chinafruitportal.com, we now have the world's top three languages covered in delivering produce news.

October 16 , 2013

Chilean govt releases official frost damage estimates

Chile's Ministry of Agriculture expects frosts will cut back fruit exports by 22%.

October 15 , 2013

U.S. pears hit the road in China

With big volume and large fruit, U.S. pears are making a splash in their first full season in China.

October 15 , 2013

Spain: biodegradable citrus packaging eases waste disposal

Spanish researchers have developed fruit and vegetable netting ready for the compost bin.

October 14 , 2013

Driscoll's plans blackberry variety transition in Mexico

Gerardo Cruz from Driscoll's discusses plans to ramp up Mexican blackberry production with sweeter fruit.

October 10 , 2013

New technology to benefit "distant" fruit growers and consumers, says MCI

New technology will help trade to and from far-flung regions with commodities like bananas, avocados, mangoes and asparagus.

October 09 , 2013

U.N. collaborates with small farmer advocate

A United Nations agreement with La Via Campesina gives power to the world's largest movement of small food producers.

October 08 , 2013

Hawaii's top papaya variety takes center stage in GM debate

Hawaii's Rainbow papaya continues to drive production and controversy over GM foods.

October 07 , 2013

Ecuador's IRS values goods at US$136M for banana baron sell-off

Ecuador's Internal Revenue Service plans to auction planes, yachts, cars and properties belonging to Bananera Noboa.

October 04 , 2013