New apple set to cause a ripple in Tesco's London stores

Supermarket giant Tesco has launched a new raspberry tasting apple for sale in three U.K. stores.

October 04 , 2012

New lime nursery in Mexico set to generate income and exports

Mexico's Chiapas state hopes to become the country's largest lime grower with the opening of a new nursery.

October 04 , 2012

China and Thailand on the horizon for Australian cherry exporters

Australian and Chinese officials will hold bilateral talks in Beijing this month to discuss cherry market access.

October 02 , 2012

SA: citrus growers angry over Maersk container hikes

South African citrus exporters claim Maersk's proposed increased reefer rates will put their competitiveness at risk.

October 02 , 2012

Cranberry raisins take Chilean industry by storm

Chile may be synonymous with blueberries but the fruit's red cousin is now in the spotlight with high yields.

October 02 , 2012

Poor weather prompts SA peach and nectarine export delay

South African growers are hoping for hotter weather to avoid smaller-sized stonefruit this season.

October 01 , 2012

Snow and frost hit Brazilian apple crop

Brazilian apple growers were expecting a great year until unusual frosts hit orchards this week.

September 28 , 2012

Ecuadorian govt takes aim at German banana documentary

The Ecuadorian government has accused a German documentary on its banana industry as "conspiring against jobs".

September 28 , 2012

U.S. Department of Commerce declares war on Mexican tomatoes

A U.S. government decision today could pulverize Mexico's tomato industry and tens of thousands of U.S. jobs.

September 27 , 2012

NZ avocado exports in line for rot prediction revamp

NZ's Plant & Food Research is making strides in avocado rot prediction techniques to improve long distance exports.

September 27 , 2012