Post Archive
Russia to destroy apple shipment amid false document concerns
Russian authorities say they have been unable to determine the country of origin of an apple consignment.
November 05 , 2015
Australia: New horticulture minister opens APAL office
Liberal Senator Ruston says the pome fruit industry is 'diverse and dynamic with a bright future'.
November 05 , 2015
Chile: PMA Fruittrade technical sessions to address critical industry topics
A major trade show to be held in Santiago next week will include educational sessions specific to various crops including table grapes, citrus and berries.
November 05 , 2015
State of the Market - Week 44, 2015
Arrival volumes of Mexican avocados in the U.S. during week 44 were impacted by the recent Hurricane Patricia.
November 04 , 2015
U.S.: Proposed chlorpyrifos ban would hurt produce growers, says CFFA
Barry Bedwell says the EPA's proposed ban of a common insecticide is part of a growing trend to limit chemical use due to 'selective and largely inaccurate' information.
November 04 , 2015
India: IG International strengthens avocado strategy
A major Indian fruit trader is giving avocados a 'trendy new look' with launch of prepacked fruit from New Zealand exporter Avanza.
November 04 , 2015
Packaging is produce industry's 'most effective marketing tool', says expert
Lisa Cork believes many fruit and vegetable companies seem to have a 'void of knowledge or expectation' that their packaging should work hard for them.
November 04 , 2015
Packaging is produce industry's 'most effective marketing tool', says expert
Lisa Cork believes many fruit and vegetable companies seem to have a 'void of knowledge or expectation' that their packaging should work hard for them.
November 04 , 2015
Chile: New Bio Bio fruit inspection site to boost local economies
A port extension due to be completed next year in southern Chile has been described as amongst the most modern in the world.
November 04 , 2015
Chile: Hortifrut and Yentzen Group team up to promote global ag innovation
With the creation of the 'Agrinnovation' initiative, two Chile-based firms hope to give a leg up to companies that can make a real difference to the horticultural industry.
November 03 , 2015
