Peru needs higher yielding blueberries, says Beltrán

A Peruvian blueberry leader says the country needs higher yielding varieties with fewer cold hours.

January 31 , 2013

Bright fruits may hold off Lou Gehrig's disease

The source of coloring for some fruits may hold a key to preventing Lou Gehrig's disease.

January 31 , 2013

Market Pulse Week 4 - 2013

Pre-Chinese New Year cherry sales were slower than expected for importers in week 4.

January 30 , 2013

South African grape exports down on 2011-12 so far

South Africa's grape packing is going at "full steam" in remaining areas but total exports are markedly lower than last year.

January 30 , 2013

Syrian conflict sends agriculture into shambles

A once promising agriculture sector has been left in pieces from Syria's ongoing civil war.

January 30 , 2013

Argentina looks to yeast as biological control for fruit

Argentine researchers are studying yeast-based solutions to prevent the decomposition of apples and pears.

January 30 , 2013

Chile invests in more efficient papaya production

Chilean researchers are attempting to reverse the trend of dropping papaya output by identifying fruit gender early on.

January 30 , 2013

Australia: Queensland growers assess flood damage

Queensland's floods will be heartbreaking for many growers but at least the banana crop looks fine.

January 29 , 2013

Dole settles case alleging Guatemalan environmental damages

Dole denies allegations of deceptive practices but has agreed to new environmental projects in Guatemala.

January 29 , 2013

Chiquita Brands loss widens for estimated 2012 financial result

The sharemarket was upbeat on Chiquita stocks yesterday despite a large fourth quarter loss.

January 29 , 2013