U.S.: Kroger to expand, raise share price returns

Retailer Kroger plans to raise annual spending by US$200 million to enter new markets and boost existing ones.

October 18 , 2012

South African stonefruit volumes 'promising'

South Africa is gearing up for high stonefruit volumes this season as new orchards come on stream.

October 17 , 2012

"We just need to know", says Citrus Australia

The Australian citrus industry is in limbo as growers wait on a government decision over export deregulation.

October 17 , 2012

Chile in search of the black diamond

Chile is ramping up its push into gourmet foods with an incipient truffle industry.

October 17 , 2012

Chiquita to exit deciduous business

Chiquita Brands has announced it will pull out of its deciduous fruit deal at the end of the California growing season.

October 16 , 2012

U.S.: MSU researcher lauds benefits of retractable roof for cherries

MSU's Dr Gregory Lang discusses the benefits of retractable rooves for protected cherry production.

October 16 , 2012

Walmart to reduce capital expenditure by 2014

Retail giant Walmart may cut capital spending by up to US$1.5 billion by the 2014 financial year.

October 16 , 2012

Canada launches new apple variety

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada has bred a new apple crossing Splendour and Gala varieties.

October 15 , 2012

South African table grape exports set to surpass last season's

Growers and exporters in South Africa are expecting record volumes and are bullish about market prospects.

October 15 , 2012

New washing treatment conserves strawberry properties

Argentine researchers have a new less harmful method for cleaning strawberries.

October 12 , 2012