Post Archive
U.S.: Dole board under investigation
Two U.S. law firms have launched investigations relating to this week's acquisition offer from Dole CEO David Murdock.
June 13 , 2013
Finding a solution to avocados' alternate bearing
Chilean agronomist Francisco Mena discusses his consultancy's work in tackling alternate bearing in avocados.
June 13 , 2013
Vietnam accelerates dragon fruit planting
High prices have enticed many Vietnamese growers to abandon rice and vegetable farming in favor of dragon fruit.
June 13 , 2013
Specialty crop groups applaud U.S. Senate farm bill approval
United Fresh says the new Farm Bill supports fruits and vegetables in a way that will provide healthy options to U.S. citizens.
June 11 , 2013
The heat is on for U.S. West Coast blueberry transition
The U.S. blueberry deal faces potential gaps and oversupply in the coming weeks and months.
June 10 , 2013
Mexico: organic avocado sales rise 20% in Michoacan
Consumers in a key Mexican avocado-growing state are turning their attention to organic produce.
June 07 , 2013
Argentina: fruit packhouses put under suspension
Three packhouses in Argentina's Tucumán province were found by authorities to be in violation of food safety standards.
June 04 , 2013
U.S.: frozen fruit the main suspect in Hepatitis A outbreak
As Hepatitis A cases appear across five U.S. states, a berry and pomegranate blend is under suspicion as the source.
June 04 , 2013
Panama Canal begins new scheduling service
The Panama Canal Authority is implementing the "just-in-time" service to improve travel efficiency.
June 03 , 2013
GM sterilization on the horizon for fruit fly fight
A genetic sterilization technique used to fight dengue fever could potentially reduce fruit-damaging pest populations.
June 03 , 2013
