Post Archive
South Africa: Hortgro calls for compliance in ag industry
South Africa's Hortgro encouraged support of the SIZA audit system to avoid worker abuse.
September 17 , 2013
Ecuador suspends banana levy
An Ecuadorian fruit industry representative says the removal of a banana tax will help restore competitiveness to the sector.
September 17 , 2013
New avocado plantings set Chilean industry back on track
Cabilfrut's Juan Pablo Cerda discusses moves to close an avocado supply gap left by Chile and Peru.
September 17 , 2013
Volume down and marketing up for Mexican avocados
Mexico's new marketing board, Avocados from Mexico, will be investing millions this year in winning over U.S. consumers.
September 17 , 2013
Philippine bananas hit U.S. shores
The Philippines laid its claim as the first Asian banana supplier to the U.S. mainland.
September 17 , 2013
Peru threatens WTO action over Chilean avocado requirements
Fruit trade tensions continue to heat up between Chile and Peru.
September 16 , 2013
U.S.: new strawberry variety tastier, hardier than Florida staple
A new University of Florida strawberry has shown favorable results in taste panel testing.
September 16 , 2013
Broccoli may help prevent osteoarthritis, U.K. study shows
Broccoli consumption has been found to significantly slow down joint pain from arthritis in mice.
September 13 , 2013
U.S.: Dole Food Company set to go private
No one has outbidded David Murdock in his tilt at taking the Dole Food Company private.
September 12 , 2013
Costa Rica aims to cut fertilizer use
Costa Rica aims to lose its crown as the biggest emitter of nitrous oxide per hectare of agriculture in Central America.
September 10 , 2013
