Post Archive
Peru gears up for first pepper exports to the U.S.
Growers and exporters have been working hard to secure the first shipment since access was granted in September, 2015.
June 08 , 2016
Thermosolar Hives put the sting on deadly varroa mites
"It excludes the damaging influence of chemicals and perfectly exterminates mites in a sealed brood," says one beekeeper.
June 08 , 2016
State of the Market - Week 22, 2016
Sales prices rose for South African and U.S. lemons in Japan during week 22.
June 08 , 2016
EU: MEPs urge fair earnings for farmers, better supermarket relations
'Misusing' fruit and vegetables as 'loss leaders' threatens the sustainability of European production, MEPs have stressed.
June 08 , 2016
Mexico revokes anti-dumping fees on U.S. apple imports
The decision by Mexico's Secretary of the Economy means all provisional fees must be returned.
June 07 , 2016
Spain: Citrus sector starts water recycling trial for post-harvest washing
Anecoop is collaborating on the project which works towards more sustainable water usage in the citrus industry.
June 07 , 2016
Argentine pomegranates sent for processing in Europe, U.S.
Argentina’s largest growing region has shipped its first consignments to the U.S. and Portugal for use in the processed sector.
June 07 , 2016
USDA develops acoustic trap in fight against citrus greening
Experimental new technology developed in Florida mimics wing-buzzing vibrations of the Asian citrus psyllid to lure the pest into traps.
June 07 , 2016
U.S.: Demand heats up for spicy peppers this summer
Frieda's Specialty Produce CEO Karen Caplan discusses the market for ultra-hot ghost peppers and other chile varieties.
June 07 , 2016
Peru: Small passionfruit growers prepare first Netherlands-bound shipment
Thanks to a government-backed project, dozens of passionfruit producers will soon be enjoying significantly higher prices for their crop.
June 07 , 2016
