NZ kiwifruit packers find Psa symptoms in 'tolerant' varieties

Both Enza Gold and Zespri's SunGold kiwifruit have shown signs they may not be so tolerant to Psa-V disease.

August 14 , 2012

South Africa: building the global ClemenGold brand

ClemenGold founder Abs van Rooyen talks about premium growth and the benefits of offshoot products.

July 06 , 2012

Panama Canal chief spills the beans on pricing and growth

Rodolfo Sabonge defends toll increases and talks about the Panama Canal's intrinsic value.

July 02 , 2012

Florida's ag commissioner calls to end tomato suspension agreement

Florida's agricultural commissioner has stood behind growers in a trade fight against Mexican tomato suppliers.

June 29 , 2012

Fair trade fruit finding new demographics

Interrupcion* Fair Trade founder Rafael Goldberg discusses new projects in Latin America and growing demand.

June 15 , 2012

U.S.: Cornell launches new disease resistant raspberries

Double Gold and Crimson Night raspberry cultivars will be sold throughout the U.S. in spring next year.

May 08 , 2012

Chiquita's Fresh & Ready avocado pullout a 'shame', says supplier

Chiquita has decided to halt its Ready & Fresh avocado brand despite one supplier calling it a success.

April 13 , 2012

U.S. and E.U. sign historic organic food trade agreement

A new U.S.-E.U. organic trade deal will cut out overlapping fees and bureaucracy for certified exports.

February 16 , 2012

NZ kiwfruit growers could cut back gold variety vines in Te Puke

New Zealand kiwifruit growers are considering cutting back gold orchards, but there are 'glimmers of hope'.

December 07 , 2011

'Be cautious with processing', Naturipe warns blueberry growers

Blueberry growers who were banking on high frozen returns should show caution, says Naturipe.

October 28 , 2011