Posts Tagged The Netherlands

LED lights give vitamin C boost to tomatoes

May 10th, 2013

Tomatoes exposed to LED lights were found to have up to twice the vitamin C content.

No Comments

Dutch grape importer hedges bets with South African unrest

December 3rd, 2012

European importers anticipate a strong Chilean grape season, with South Africa’s Western Cape uncertain.

No Comments

Shipping delays intensify Europe’s oversupply of Peruvian and SA avocados

August 10th, 2012

Port problems have caused headaches for exporters, leading to an avocado glut in Europe.

No Comments

U.S. fresh produce suppliers under pressure to track stock

August 8th, 2012

More buyers and suppliers are getting on board with the Produce Traceability Initiative.

No Comments

Peru’s mandarin and organic banana exports rise in H1

July 26th, 2012

Good prices have helped drive growth for Peruvian mandarins and organic bananas this year.

No Comments

Disease threatens to blight Philippine banana exports

July 20th, 2012

Banana growers in the Philippines fear Sigatoka disease will impede exports to new markets.

No Comments

Brazil’s mango exports to Europe take a hit

July 18th, 2012

Brazil’s fibrous Tommy Atkins mangoes are proving less popular in Europe.

No Comments

Avocado shipment slump from key Peruvian region

June 27th, 2012

Avocado exports from a Peruvian region have dropped by nearly a quarter for the first four months of 2012.

No Comments

Poland’s strawberry crop predicted to hit four-decade low

June 21st, 2012

Poland’s strawberry crop this season is forecast to drop significantly.

No Comments

Peruvian grape production to more than double in 2013

June 18th, 2012

Peru’s grape industry has witnessed impressive growth over a short period of time, according to a USDA report.

No Comments