Post Archive
Pipfruit NZ chief takes top role at SHAFFE
The Southern Hemisphere Association of Fresh Fruit Exporters (SHAFFE) has sworn in a new president during Fruit Logistica in Berlin.
February 10 , 2017
Australian Parliament clears new country of origin labeling laws
The new country of origin legislation is intended to tackle confusing claims like "made in Australia from local and imported ingredients".
February 10 , 2017
U.K.: Tipping the Iceberg
"It’s not about the monetary side of things, it’s just desperately sad," said a U.K. supplier following a recent visit to his growers in southern Spain.
February 10 , 2017
First pomegranate season with U.S.-bound exports gets underway for Peru
Peru's pomegranate exports have been growing at a rate of 25-30% annually for the last three years.
February 10 , 2017
Bayer launches new snacking cucumber brand
Bayer hopes to make its mark on the growing convenience foods market with the new snacking vegetable brand 'Minigustos'.
February 10 , 2017
"First commercial vertical" farm with LEDs to be built in Europe
Philips is collaborating with Staay Food Group and Rijk Zwaan on the project that will have three square kilometers of growing space.
February 10 , 2017
Crop-destroying armyworm “spreading rapidly” in Africa, says CABI
A South African farmer body has warned growers need to use chemicals to combat a pest that occasionally affects potatoes, tomatoes and onions.
February 09 , 2017
South African farmer develops 'Tree Hog' unit for more efficient irrigation
Could a simple injection molded plastic unit be a lifesaver for farmers struggling under the ongoing drought?
February 09 , 2017
Driscoll’s announces new role for fourth generation grower
Brie Reiter Smith will oversee company operations for the company's largest single growing region.
February 09 , 2017
NatureFresh amongst finalists for World’s Most Inspirational Tomato Grower
The winner of the international award is set to be announced on Thursday evening at Germany's Fruit Logistica.
February 09 , 2017
