Post Archive
Gene mutation could extend tomato production
New York-based researchers could increase tomato yields by manipulating plant flowering.
January 02 , 2014
HK program seeks to cull GM papayas
A group of growers hope papayas will be taken off the exemption list of Hong Kong's GM release control ordinance.
January 02 , 2014
Finding the right rootstock for balanced cherry production
Oregon cherry researcher Lynn Long has found promising results from two Russian roostocks.
January 02 , 2014
Year 2013 in Review - Second Half
It may surprise you to know what was the most read story on Fresh Fruit Portal in 2013.
December 31 , 2013
Year 2013 in Review
By Fresh Fruit Portal editor Matthew Ogg "If fruits and vegetables are sold at bargain basement prices, can they still be regarded as desirable products in the eyes of the consumer?" This question from German Fruit Trade Association president Dieter Krauss gives the industry much to ponder as we enter 2014. When speaking prior to […]
December 31 , 2013
Peru set for growth in frozen lucuma exports
Lucuma demand is growing worldwide but Peruvian growers need to make sure they can meet it.
December 30 , 2013
Chilean fruit lacks branding, says Rabobank Asia rep
Rabobank Asia's Paul Chen says Chilean fruit exporters care too much about volume
December 27 , 2013
Pest prompts new requirements for Chilean blueberries
Lobesia botrana detections mean Chilean blueberries bound for the U.S. will now undergo fumigation.
December 27 , 2013
British study gives weight to "An apple a day" saying
A study has found more fruit consumption could prevent 8,500 deaths from stroke and heart disease in the U.K.
December 27 , 2013
Chile: stevedores launch "warning" strike in San Antonio
There were expectations yesterday that a San Antonio stevedore strike would be resolved quickly.
December 20 , 2013
