Post Archive
Syngenta takes legal action against EU over insecticide ban
A neonicotinoid ban in Europe has prompted legal action from a leading Swiss crop protection company.
August 27 , 2013
NZ: Zespri records positive results for SunGold kiwifruit
Zespri's Dan Mathieson discusses how the gold kiwifruit transition is faring in the company's key destination markets.
August 27 , 2013
U.S. tests experimental foam to take on avocado tree pest
ARS scientists are testing an alternative to insecticide spraying for treating ambrosia beetles in avocado trees.
August 27 , 2013
Hortifrut and Vitalberry finalize merger
The Hortifrut and Vitalberry merger means staff changes and a shift in company control.
August 26 , 2013
Curry and Company looks to Chile for berry expansion
Curry & Company will begin sourcing berries from Chile, Argentina and Peru to achieve year-long supply.
August 23 , 2013
GROW bananas take on social change in Mexico, Ecuador
Organics Unlimited's GROW banana brand will help deliver funds to social initiatives Project Amigo and Children International.
August 23 , 2013
Peru explores Asian papaya variety for disease resistance
The Known-you N°1 papaya variety is under testing in Peru to fight the ringspot virus.
August 22 , 2013
Niche melon variety gets test run in South Africa
The Piel de Sapo melon is venturing out of its traditional growing territory into Southern Africa.
August 22 , 2013
Opinion: the importance of protecting export payments
Lawyer Inés de Ros Casacuberta discusses the tools fruit exporters can use to protect their interests from risk.
August 22 , 2013
Southern Africa's fruit hub focuses in on client care
The Joburg Market is already Africa's biggest fresh produce platform. Now it wants to be one of the safest.
August 21 , 2013
