Namibian grape industry grabs market share

South Africa's labor strife played into the hands of Namibian grape exports, which have been growing regardless.

January 24 , 2013

Mexico: Sonora's horticultural sector counts the cost of frost damage

Severe frosts in northern Mexico are likely to affect supplies of a wide of range of vegetables and fruits going into the U.S.

January 24 , 2013

Rough year could force sackings in Philippine banana industry

The Philippine banana industry has planned retrenchment workers and remove benefits after a difficult year.

January 24 , 2013

South Africa: end to strike should clear road for fruit exports

A call back to normal operations has put South Africa's fruit industry back on track, at least for the moment.

January 24 , 2013

Argentine pome fruit industry expects better year in 2013

Weather has so far been on the Argentine pome fruit industry's side, following a disastrous 2012 export deal.

January 24 , 2013

Market Pulse Week 3 - 2013

Bad weather hurt fruit consumption across the board in continental Europe during week 3.

January 23 , 2013

Australian corn variety slated as tool for eye health

"Supergold" corn could help fight age-related macular degeneration and prevent blindness.

January 23 , 2013

North American blueberry production rose slightly in 2012

The U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) has released production statistics for 34 American states and British Columbia.

January 23 , 2013

Organic farmland grows threefold worldwide

Oceania has spurred growth in global organic farmland while the U.S. and Africa have lagged behind.

January 23 , 2013

Peru: Complejo Agroindustrial Beta aims for top grape spot

Peruvian grape exporter Complejo Agroindustrial Beta will be investing aggressively over the next two years.

January 23 , 2013