Post Archive
Disney to take the Mickey to Chinese grape consumers
A Chinese partner will soon start selling Disney-branded grapes sourced from Dayka & Hackett in the U.S.
October 02 , 2014
Australia: Tasmanian taskforce aims to double produce sales by 2020
A new Tasmanian horticultural reform scheme aims to make progress where previous plans fell flat.
October 02 , 2014
State of the Market - Week 39, 2014
The variable condition of Californian Hass avocados contributed to lower U.S. West Coast prices in week 39.
October 01 , 2014
Andy Hall calls on Thai pineapple companies to respect worker payment law
Human rights campaigner Andy Hall has alleged there is a widespread non-payment of wages in Thailand amid pineapple factory shutdowns.
October 01 , 2014
Superfood upswing for U.S. National Kale Day
Despite seed availability challenges, kale growers are confident the vegetable's popularity is here to stay.
October 01 , 2014
Australia: a high value response to high wages
In the face of high labor costs, Australian growers like Kerry Smerdon have looked to premium crops like macadamia nuts and custard apples to gain an edge.
October 01 , 2014
South African macadamia nut production set for incremental growth
South Africa expects to increase its macadamia nut hectarage by around 5% annually over the next five years.
October 01 , 2014
Freshmax Group launches IP business
Freshmax says its new intellectual property business will focus on new variety licensing and brand development.
October 01 , 2014
Toshiba kicks off vegetable production in high-tech 'clean room' farm
Toshiba says the crops grown in its near-sterile factory in Japan will have extended shelf-life and superior freshness.
October 01 , 2014
Argentina: first airfreight blueberry exports lift off from Tucumán
APRATUC Guillermo Olivera says blueberry growing conditions have been "benign" compared to last year.
September 30 , 2014
