Chilean blueberry industry embarks on European marketing campaign

Several key European countries will get an extra taste of Chilean blueberries during winter months.

November 13 , 2013

Nestlé launches pilot program for Pakistani mangoes

Nestlé's Chaunsa Project will support mango production in Pakistan's southern Punjab.

November 13 , 2013

OSF: of course we won't be supplying McDonald's soon

Okanagan Specialty Fruits has responded to interpretations of letters about its GM apples.

November 12 , 2013

McDonald's, Gerber rule out using GM apples in the short term

The developers of GM Arctic apples have pointed to benefits in food service but McDonald's is not interested.

November 12 , 2013

Peru: Camposol announces fresh board resignation

A second director of Peruvian produce exporter Camposol has resigned from the board in the space of a week.

November 12 , 2013

Philippines: Del Monte pineapples spared in devastating typhoon

Despite extreme destruction to the central Philippines, Del Monte reported minimal damage to its operations.

November 12 , 2013

India: Delhi High Court orders pesticide reassessment

In a no-trust vote, the Delhi High Court has ordered the government to reassess produce pesticide levels.

November 12 , 2013

South Africa: farm strike intensifies in Western Cape

Arson and arrests were reported in relation to farm strikes in South Africa's Western Cape yesterday.

November 12 , 2013

Canada: OSF slates Arctic apple production plans

OSF's Neal Carter discusses plans for GM apple production in the U.S., food service benefits and expectations for Canadian deregulation.

November 12 , 2013

Chile: Hortifrut reports strong results in third quarter

Hortifrut attributed growth to a rise in volume and strong performance by international subsidiaries.

November 12 , 2013