Post Archive
Japan: Sharp Corp ventures into Middle East strawberries
First Lenovo, now another Asian technology giant is moving into the world of horticulture.
September 24 , 2013
Fruit Fanatic: Malay Peninsula destinations for tropical fruit lovers
Botanist Rolf Blancke writes his last installment from a rich and colorful series on the world's exotic fruit.
September 24 , 2013
Canada: Global Fruit acquires Ontario packer
The Canadian license holder for Red Prince apples is now vertically integrated after the purchase of a shipper.
September 20 , 2013
South Africa: Hortgro calls for compliance in ag industry
South Africa's Hortgro encouraged support of the SIZA audit system to avoid worker abuse.
September 17 , 2013
New avocado plantings set Chilean industry back on track
Cabilfrut's Juan Pablo Cerda discusses moves to close an avocado supply gap left by Chile and Peru.
September 17 , 2013
Volume down and marketing up for Mexican avocados
Mexico's new marketing board, Avocados from Mexico, will be investing millions this year in winning over U.S. consumers.
September 17 , 2013
Peru threatens WTO action over Chilean avocado requirements
Fruit trade tensions continue to heat up between Chile and Peru.
September 16 , 2013
Broccoli may help prevent osteoarthritis, U.K. study shows
Broccoli consumption has been found to significantly slow down joint pain from arthritis in mice.
September 13 , 2013
U.S.: Dole Food Company set to go private
No one has outbidded David Murdock in his tilt at taking the Dole Food Company private.
September 12 , 2013
Costa Rica aims to cut fertilizer use
Costa Rica aims to lose its crown as the biggest emitter of nitrous oxide per hectare of agriculture in Central America.
September 10 , 2013
