Published: Nov 07, 2012

Two Rivers Water, a US-based developer of irrigated farmlands, has completed the second and final phase of the purchase of assets of Dionisio Produce & Farms.

Published: Nov 07, 2012

Maroc Fruit Europe started exporting the first Berkane clementines last week.

Published: Nov 06, 2012

The Ministry of Agriculture in Israel approved the use of a new Israeli development called "Tamar Tech" which allows a reduction of chemical pesticides usage of around 80%.

Published: Nov 06, 2012

Florida fresh citrus shipments and sales to the industry's biggest domestic market will be slowed for a period as the Northeast tries to make its recovery from Hurricane Sandy.

Published: Nov 06, 2012

Fresh fruit supplier AG Thames is pleased to announce the arrival of the first commercial volumes of Oz Peach and Nectarine to the UK.

Published: Nov 06, 2012

The Zespri Kiwifruit for Kids campaign recently wrapped up, awarding a $10,000 to the iCAN Foundation to fight childhood obesity.

Published: Nov 06, 2012

The South African grape season is running late this season, David Brown from importer, Hars & Hagebauer in the UK, says that the grapes will be packed and loaded in week 46, he is expecting the first arrivals in the UK in week 49.

Published: Nov 05, 2012

A trade group representing Florida citrus growers has accused Brazilian orange juice processors of avoiding a federal tariff on imports.

Published: Nov 02, 2012

Consumers can now enjoy a healthy snack with Snacker Funfoods from Van der Lugt nursery.

Published: Nov 02, 2012

Saving energy is a hot topic in Germany, even more so than in Holland.

Published: Nov 01, 2012

Going into its fourth year of commercial production, the Opal apple, which is grown by Broetje Orchards and marketed by First Fruits of Washington, is likely to enjoy another year of enthusiastic buyers.

Published: Nov 01, 2012

Northstar Agri Industries, a subsidiary of US-based PICO Holdings, plans to set up a canola processing facility in Enid, Oklahoma, US.

Published: Oct 31, 2012

The adventure of a white turnip describes the story of a cute white turnip with hands and feet who fled from field, escaped from the chopping block and the fierce dog and eventually fled back to the field. Isn't it creative and funny?

Published: Oct 31, 2012 By: DAN FLYNN

This past summer’s Salmonella outbreak linked to mangoes and subsequent investigation have ended, but not before the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) declared the fruit to be “high risk,” promising increased inspections at U.S. ports of entry.

Published: Oct 31, 2012

There seems to be an undeniable correlation between cold weather and the sales of sauerkraut.

Published: Oct 31, 2012

Five representatives of the Ecuadorian banana producers and an equal number for the exporters will meet in Machala, El Oro province, Ecuador, in the next few days to set next year's price for a box of the fruit.

Published: Oct 31, 2012

With Halloween fast approaching the pumpkin market should be going well, but as with most of the crops in the UK the weather has put a damper it.

Published: Oct 31, 2012

Encouraging healthy eating habits from an early age is the idea behind the EU-funded School Fruit Scheme, which, according to the latest report, benefited 8,146,290 children from 54,267 schools during 2010/11 (a rise of 70 % compared with 2009/10).

Published: Oct 31, 2012

Australia's newest snacking tomato - Sweet Solanato - will be available exclusively at Woolworths supermarkets for the first time this spring.

Published: Oct 30, 2012

Despite apple shortages throughout Europe, one French company has been having success with JULIET organic apples.