Post Archive
U.K.: Local cherry sales rise 80% at Tesco
The British cherry sector has seen a reawakening thanks to more efficient and competitive growing methods.
September 07 , 2015
Crowds to descend on Brussels for anti-Russian ban demo
A protest today aims to demand action again the Russian ban and draw attention to the 'victims of international politics'.
September 07 , 2015
U.S.: Western Growers CEO gives lowdown on new innovation center
With the opening of the Western Growers Center for Innovation and Technology just around the corner, the association's head discusses how ideas could be made into realities.
September 07 , 2015
Australia: Leading Italian processed tomato suppliers charged with dumping
An Anti-Dumping Commission (ADC) investigation has revealed the negative impacts of EU subsidies on Italian canned tomato prices and the Australian industry's profits.
September 07 , 2015
India: Gulf markets go bananas for Grand Nain from Tamil Nadu
Grand Nain bananas have proved a hit for Tamil Nadu growers, who have opted to supply the Middle East rather than Europe or China.
September 07 , 2015
Del Monte Pacific sales rise despite El Niño effects in Q1
The head of Del Monte Pacific expects a return to profitability this fiscal year.
September 04 , 2015
Food destruction measures have cut down smuggling, claims Russian govt
Russian Agriculture Minister Alexander Tkachev says measures to destroy food that contravenes the import ban have reduced smuggling rates 10-fold.
September 04 , 2015
NZ: Zespri to stem gold kiwifruit growth
Zespri's COO says there are no plans to release any more gold kiwifruit licences until there is a better understanding of SunGold's long-term market potential.
September 04 , 2015
Costa Rican bananas boosted by EU quality seal
The EU has granted Costa Rican bananas Geographical Indication status, as an industry head hails national social and environmental progress.
September 04 , 2015
Argentina expects "auspicious" blueberry season
The Argentinean Blueberry Committee is optimistic for the season, but a regional grower group has raised concerns about fruit fly populations.
September 04 , 2015
