Post Archive
Pear pesticide screening kit developed to “double check” organic fruit
"Sometimes things that can’t be traced will be used, that’s for sure," says the head of a Dutch company that developed a 1-MCP test kit.
April 27 , 2017
California-developed plumcots hit U.K. supermarket shelves
In Europe the plum-apricot hybrids are grown in France, Italy and Spain, and are expected to fare well in the U.K. market.
April 27 , 2017
Aldi enters Chinese retail market
The German retailer has a unique retail model that has captured market share around the globe, but it's entry in China will be a little bit different.
April 27 , 2017
Chilean Ambrosia to flavor Oppy’s spring apple line
An Oppy executive says leading retailers have told the company it’s no longer enough to carry new apple varieties, as there are many to choose from.
April 26 , 2017
U.S.: Trump Administration proposes slashing business taxes
There was no mention of the so-called border adjustment tax in the recent White House briefing.
April 26 , 2017
China: World's busiest port grapples with congestion
Last week there were reported to be more than 100 vessels waiting outside the port.
April 26 , 2017
Spain: Frosts cause further upsets to Valencian growers
Sub-zero temperatures over two nights last week affected some 4,000 hectares of fruit, tree nut and vegetable production.
April 26 , 2017
New varieties to buoy Mexican grape exports in 2017
Good conditions have meant volume forecasts will likely be lifted later this week, while the sector is also out to make the most of the Australian market opening.
April 26 , 2017
State of the Market - Week 16, 2017
The export volume of Chilean green seedless table grapes to Europe up until week 15 was down 21% year-on-year.
April 26 , 2017
Amazon extends fresh food deliveries to Japan
The first Amazon Fresh service was carried out on Friday, allowing customers to receive products they buy in as little as four hours.
April 26 , 2017
