Post Archive
Researchers sequence draft kiwifruit genome
U.S. and Chinese researchers have put together a draft kiwifruit genome which is now available.
May 17 , 2013
Peru: mangoes and asparagus bolster Camposol's Q1 results
Higher prices for Camposol's mainstay crop raised profitability in the first quarter, with a bigger avocado deal around the corner.
May 17 , 2013
U.S.: salad bars removed from five schools in Monterey
A district-level labor dispute in California has brought a slight setback to the "Let’s Move Salad Bars to Schools" campaign.
May 16 , 2013
Opinion: is produce really riding the foodie revolution wave?
Dawn Gray says the produce industry needs to do much more to align itself with the public's growing interest in gourmet food.
May 15 , 2013
Colombia a "paradise" for avocados, says Antioquia leader
The Colombian avocado industry is ramping up production, GlobalG.A.P. certifications and market access talks.
May 14 , 2013
South Africa: citrus build-up brings Port of Durban delays
Stock build-up and "system failure" led to delays for South African citrus exports.
May 13 , 2013
LED lights give vitamin C boost to tomatoes
Tomatoes exposed to LED lights were found to have up to twice the vitamin C content.
May 10 , 2013
U.S. Pacific Northwest braces for possible fruit fly surge
Ideal temperatures could create a boom year for spotted wing drosophila in the U.S. Pacific Northwest.
May 09 , 2013
European companies bring bananas to life through comics
An Irish produce company and a German branding agency concocted a fresh way to boost banana consumption - laser printed comics.
May 08 , 2013
U.S. authorities propose market access for Malaysian tropical fruits
APHIS has proposed treatment methods for the import of three different Malaysian tropical fruits into the U.S.
May 08 , 2013
