Post Archive
Russia's new reality: The push to boost trade in horticultural services
Russian Government incentives have spurred a rush to produce local fruits and vegetables, but international expertise and technology are needed.
August 22 , 2016
U.S.: APHIS declares eradication of European grapevine moth
The pest previously put crops worth more than US$5.7 billion at risk.
August 19 , 2016
Freshmax NZ debuts new avocado model
Freshmax describes Avora as "radically different" in that it can create scale for its growers, supply growing demand in Australian and Asian retail, and ultimately drive enhanced grower returns.
August 19 , 2016
Overtime bill could cut Californian ag economy by US$4.5B, report claims
"There is definitely more and more concern about the likely unintended consequences here," says WGA director Matthew Allen.
August 19 , 2016
U.S.: Port Manatee inks Del Monte lease extension
If all options are exercised, Del Monte will be doing business at Port Manatee until at least 2036.
August 19 , 2016
U.S.: NY announces US$20M food hub in the Bronx
The new market is designed to provide better access to farm-fresh food while also promoting agriculture from Upstate New York.
August 19 , 2016
Peru: Lower sales hit Camposol profits in Q2
Exiting a crop and adjusting to new ones is not always easy, but the Peruvian agri-exporter is optimistic for higher margins in the future.
August 19 , 2016
Temperature fluctuations may impact Spanish avocado season
Sigfrido Molina of Sigfrido Fruit is cautious about harvest forecasts, but is upbeat on pricing ahead of the season in October.
August 19 , 2016
Q&A: How T&G Global plans to triple its North American apple sales
T&G Global North America's new pipfruit segment leader Joe Barsi discusses the changes at play in the market, and the potential of brands like Envy, Pacific Rose and Jazz.
August 18 , 2016
EFI standards now cover almost 5,000 farmworkers
The Equitable Food Initiative (EFI) has now certified its 10th operation, involving longstanding partner NatureSweet in Mexico.
August 18 , 2016
