Clemensoon, a new early variety of clementine

Spanish researchers claim to have developed the best early clementine available.

November 02 , 2012

U.S.: FPIA to tackle inspection issues

The Fresh Produce Import Alliance is ready to go "full force forward", says president Joseph Galeone.

November 02 , 2012

South Africa grape projections on course as early harvest begins

Cold weather set back the South Africa grape harvest but output should stay on course with last year.

November 01 , 2012

U.S. researchers find antibiotic resistant genes in honeybees

Years of oxytetracycline use to treat U.S. honeybees may have actually done harm to the insect.

November 01 , 2012

U.S.: Californian farm gives career outlet for war veterans

A small farm in California trains U.S. veterans in sustainable farming and helps ease the return back home.

November 01 , 2012

Spain addresses Japanese plum problems at Fruit Attraction

Japanese plums present various cultivation problems, something Spain wants to fix.

October 31 , 2012

South Africa's bearable 2012 citrus deal

South Africa has five months to tackle a raft of issues threatening its citrus growers.

October 31 , 2012

'We can't just focus on trade', says Peruvian banana leader

Peru's largest organic banana cooperative has come far since its inception in 2003, but there is still a long way to go.

October 30 , 2012

Hortifrut-VitalBerry merger to cut supply 'lull', says Naturipe

It is hoped a Chilean blueberry merger will reduce fragmented distribution chains and supply gaps.

October 29 , 2012

South Africa misses peak price window for blueberries

Cold weather has set the South African blueberry season back by about three weeks.

October 29 , 2012