Africa, Latin America put on alert over Panama disease

An aggressive strain of Panama disease could threaten major banana-producing nations, warned Wageningen UR.

November 04 , 2013

South African table grape forecast on track with last season

Despite frosts in the Orange River Region, South Africa is expected to maintain table grape volume.

November 04 , 2013

Peru forms new pomegranate association

A new pomegranate group has formed in Peru in a bid to speed up access negotiations in the U.S.

November 04 , 2013

Opinion: fresh industry could benefit from good parenting

Eric Viramontes provides some fatherly advice for leaders in the fresh produce industry.

November 01 , 2013

Brazil develops natural treatment for citrus greening

Brazilian researchers have teamed up to develop the nation's first natural pesticide against citrus greening.

November 01 , 2013

Dole merger vote approves acquisition by Murdock

Dole's merger deal with David Murdock finalizes today, transferring a majority share to the company CEO.

November 01 , 2013

Step-by-step traceability builds safety into Brazilian food chain

Traceability must be inclusive for all types of growers and protect the environment, according to Thomas Eckschmidt.

November 01 , 2013

Chile: Choapa blueberries look to Asia

A government initiative has helped five north-central Chilean blueberry growers band up to export their fruit.

November 01 , 2013

Dole brings major horticultural investment to Colombia

Dole Food Company will be launching the largest ag investment Colombia has seen in five years.

October 31 , 2013

Argentine researchers look for better, sturdier peaches

A breeding program in Argentina hopes to reduce frost damage to peaches.

October 31 , 2013