Zespri to market Enza Gold in Europe

New Zealand kiwifruit companies Enza and Zespri have reached a landmark deal to trial Enza Gold kiwifruit in Europe.

July 10 , 2012

Chilean export returns drop 19%

Chile's fresh fruit exports took a heavy hit in the first five months of 2012, both in volumes and average revenue.

July 09 , 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

NZ scientist warns of multiple Chinese Psa strain threat

New Zealand scientist Russell Poulter draws conclusions after Psa sequencing from strains across four continents.

July 05 , 2012

Canadian govt funds apple processing boost

The Canadian government has announced a processing subsidy it hopes will bolster Ontario's apple sector.

July 04 , 2012

Australia: Growcom slams govt over carbon tax impacts on horticulture

Growcom has criticized claims Australian farmers can pass on carbon price hikes, citing a study of six Queensland farms.

July 03 , 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

NZ apple program keeps exporters holding on to key markets

A New Zealand apple residue reduction program is estimated to have saved the industry US$22 million last year.

June 27 , 2012

U.K. blueberries off to slow start

British blueberries are starting late this summer due to cold wet weather.

June 26 , 2012