Business as usual for Chilean table grape exporters

With the Chilean table grape season just kicking off, one producer can't meet demand despite rising production.

November 26 , 2014

Namibian grape season off to a flying start

A quality inspector for Cool Fresh's Namibian grape crop says 'any farmer could only wish' for this weather.

November 26 , 2014

Gaza threatens Israel with sanctions after produce blockade

The Gaza Ministry of Agriculture has warned it will retaliate with sanctions if Israel continues to obstruct its fruit and vegetable trade.

November 26 , 2014

Spain: Pomegranate growers team up with La Liga club

Spanish pomegranate growers will team up with the Elche soccer team to promote their fruit at home and abroad.

November 26 , 2014

Australia-China FTA "music to our ears", says Joyvio

A Chinese agribusiness hopes the Australian FTA will also lead to simplified quarantine protocols for fruit imports, and has also signaled plans to include South African sourcing.

November 25 , 2014

U.S. research teams make advances in phytophthora studies

New Jersey scientists find that 'silvering' in bell peppers is negatively correlated with the epidemic phytophthora disease.

November 25 , 2014

Italy: Agricoper rises above grape challenges

An Italian grape group may have lost 30% in sales due to the Russian embargo, but has slated an ambitious grafting plan.

November 25 , 2014

U.S.: Martin Sheen appeals for UFW support

Actor Martin Sheen has called on the public to support a farmworker union that has been steeped in controversy of late.

November 25 , 2014

Opinion: U.S. farmers losing millions due to Canadian bankruptcies

Lawyer Tim Henkel says the USDA was justified in its actions regarding Canadian exporters and PACA.

November 25 , 2014

Canadian produce sector hails successful meeting on Parliament Hill

Financial protection for produce sellers was one of the key topics addressed during recent meetings between industry and government in Ottawa.

November 25 , 2014