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

Chinese smartphone app adopts fruit sales pitch

Chinese app WeChat, now with 100 million users, has given fruit a prominent position in its 'Selected products' section.

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

Brazilian bananas close strong year for exports

A favorable exchange rate has encouraged diverse sales for Brazilian bananas.

January 10 , 2014

Univeg banks on village-owned Madagascar litchis

The diverse island of Madagascar is one of the world's top litchi producers, leading exports to Europe.

January 09 , 2014

Chile to host Latin America's most extensive horticultural event

PMA Fruittrade Latin America will be the first event to fully bring together the region's entire supply chain.

January 08 , 2014

Thai group plans US$71M produce market transformation

Thai Agro Exchange Co aims to make its produce wholesale market a hub for the ASEAN economic community.