Fruit Fanatic: an exotic fruit collector's Ecuadorian dream

Rolf Blancke describes a pristine Ecuadorian rare fruit paradise under threat from a thermoelectric dam project.

January 08 , 2013

United States: major organic farm files for bankruptcy

After six decades of operation, Colorado's Grant Family Farms faces closure.

January 08 , 2013

Chile: fruit fly detection will not impact exports

The detection of 11 fruit flies in Valparaíso sent a scare in Chile but will not shut down ports.

January 08 , 2013

Total Produce acquires majority share of Oppy

By 2017, Europe's top produce company will control 65% of the Oppenheimer Group.

January 08 , 2013

South Africa experiences mixed season for table grapes

Rains and further strike possibilities could hurt South African table grape output, in an otherwise good season.

January 08 , 2013

Plastic ball tests improve Maersk's fresh produce transport

Plastic balls treated as breathing organisms have helped MCI better understand produce transportation.

January 07 , 2013

NZ: spray concerns trigger beekeeper reluctance with kiwifruit

Some New Zealand beekeepers have said they are losing business due to kiwifruit spray streptomycin.

January 07 , 2013

Mango exports rise as Ecuadorian season comes to an end

Mango volumes were up 10%, dominated by Tommy Atkins and Kent varieties.

January 07 , 2013

World's top banana producer aims for higher export presence

Around 30% of produce goes to waste in India's top banana-growing region.

January 07 , 2013

Chilean grape exports to North America down 31.2%

A shortfall in Chilean export grapes has led to high prices for both white and red seedless.

January 07 , 2013