Today's Headline

U.S. farm withdraws melons after salmonella crisis

U.S. authorities have traced the farm responsible for the salmonella cantaloupe outbreak.
August 21 , 2012

Kiwifruit disease 'stuns' new NZ region

Kiwifruit Vine Health has called for a united approach after Psa-V disease was confirmed in a new part of NZ.
August 20 , 2012

El Niño to drive up Latin America's temperatures in H2

We provide a synopsis of how El Niño is set to impact Latin American fruit growing countries.
August 17 , 2012

Mexican Black Sigatoka control project hits financial roadblock

Mexican researchers have developed microorganisms that fight a banana disease but lack the funding for field tests.
August 16 , 2012

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

Mixed views in the U.S. over Australian grape import protocols

Australia's new grape import protocol has been met with both optimism and criticism in California.
August 13 , 2012

Dole Philippine banana worker decision 'heartbreaking', says attorney

A U.S. court has thrown out a chemical exposure case against Dole involving almost 3,000 Philippine banana workers.
August 10 , 2012

Slight rise for NZ apple profitability in 2012

Strong European prices have helped drive New Zealand's apple profits despite variable production in 2012.
August 08 , 2012

Ecuador's banana industry blames crisis on 'lack of formality'

We speak with Ecuadorian banana growers, exporters and the government about an industry in crisis.
August 08 , 2012

Chile's kiwifruit exports to South Korea up on pre-NZ investigation levels

The Chilean Kiwifruit Committee assesses an export season that has been better than expected.
August 07 , 2012