Post Archive

India-U.K. crop science deal to bolster sub-continental farming

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed to help bring British technology to Indian agriculture.
February 29 , 2016

Opinion: Could more commercial crops be irrigated with desalinated water?

Chilean Union Association of Irrigation and Drainage president Luis Gurovich believes the change is possible.
February 29 , 2016

More downward revisions for South African table grape crop

Table grape importers around the world ought not think higher year-on-year South African volumes will continue too much longer this season.
February 29 , 2016

Fyffes records €8M profit hike

Europe's leading banana importer had underlying revenue growth of 7%, coupled with strong performances from its pineapple and melon segments.
February 26 , 2016

South Australia fruit fly outbreak 'unlikely' to hit commercial growers, says govt

An eradication plan is now in place after Medfly larvae was found in a southern Adelaide suburb.
February 26 , 2016

Panama: Cocaine hidden under bananas, yams

Once again, cocaine has been intercepted in a drug bust associated with fresh produce.
February 26 , 2016

Opinion: Three lessons learned from Fruit Logistica

Robinson Fresh director of sales Gary York provides three take-homes from trade fair Fruit Logistica.
February 26 , 2016

Anti-food waste champion calls on Obama, Cameron to follow France'’s lead

The politician who spearheaded France's new food waste law has urged U.S. President Barack Obama to 'leave a legacy'.
February 26 , 2016

Australia: Costa Group announces US$58M berry growth investment plan

CEO Harry Debney says the plan reflects Costa's "high conviction" about fresh berry prospects locally and internationally over the long term.
February 26 , 2016

Regulations review evaluates NZ kiwifruit export industry shake-up

Collaborative marketing and greater accountability at Kiwifruit New Zealand (KNZ) form part of a significant government review released today.
February 25 , 2016