Chiquita expands deciduous brand through independent licensee

The International Fruit Company will keep the Chiquita brand alive for deciduous fruits across various markets.

February 14 , 2013

Modest growth for Southern Hemisphere apples and pears

Chile will take the top spot for Southern Hemisphere apple production but will experience the greatest production drop.

February 13 , 2013

Kenyan exporters "offended" by European bean inspection delays

Kenya's Stephen Mbithi has dealt harsh words to the European Union for untimely bean inspections for pesticide residues.

February 12 , 2013

U.K. professor warns agriculture against extreme weather

Farming will need to become more diverse to fight the effects of extreme weather.

February 11 , 2013

Italy: Summerfruit wins rights to early gold kiwifruit

Italy's Summerfruit has bagged a new gold kiwifruit to add to its early window portfolio.

February 08 , 2013

Ecuadorian mango industry strives to set example

Even with outside challenges, Ecuador's mango export volume grew 10-15%.

February 07 , 2013

Facing the early days of Psa on a Chilean orchard

We take a hands-on look at how Chilean kiwifruit growers are tackling vine disease Psa in the region of Maule.

February 06 , 2013

Indonesian politician proposes full fruit import ban

Indonesia's Marzuki Alie has asked for a haram edict on fruit imports to protect local farmers.

February 05 , 2013

Spanish avocados, apricots on track for U.S. market access

U.S. authorities have proposed to allow imports of Spanish avocados and fresh apricots.

January 31 , 2013

Syrian conflict sends agriculture into shambles

A once promising agriculture sector has been left in pieces from Syria's ongoing civil war.

January 30 , 2013