Post Archive
SanLucar to enter "very attractive" Turkish market
An executive of a Spanish multinational says two nearby countries outside the EU have strong productive futures as a range of new crops go in the ground.
July 03 , 2015
Could scuba-harvesting be horticulture's next frontier?
Now that crops have been successfully grown underwater off the coast of Italy, the next challenge is economic feasibility.
July 03 , 2015
Costa Rica: Flooding dents pineapple and banana trade
Kingston Fresh's Mike Anderson says already limited Costa Rican pineapple volumes have been exacerbated by recent floods.
July 03 , 2015
Chile: 83% of growers hit by time ruling, says Fedefruta
A key industry body says an additional hour of darkness during mornings this winter is causing worrying problems for most fruit producers.
July 03 , 2015
U.S.: Sunkist launches organic California lime program
California's oldest citrus cooperative is squeezing limited volumes of local organic limes into its portfolio, with plans to expand in the future.
July 02 , 2015
Brazil: Grupo Pão de Açúcar aims for Peruvian direct sourcing
Representatives from Brazil's largest retailer are lining up deals for direct purchases of Peruvian asparagus, grapes and strawberries.
July 02 , 2015
U.K: WWII London bunker converted into subterranean farm
A Michelin-starred chef says he's looking forward to cooking with herbs and micro salads from 'the world's first underground urban farm'.
July 02 , 2015
Chile breaks ground on US$4.4M inspection site for southern fruit growers
A new USDA inspection site will make exports easier for southern Chilean fruit, particularly in apples, pears and blueberries.
July 02 , 2015
U.K.: 'Breakthrough' dual fungicide combats resistance
Field trials will take place this summer for fungicidal technology that uses 'two agents' to help prevent crop failures.
July 02 , 2015
U.S.: Seald Sweet launches 'colorful' packaging for Kiddie Clems
Following the success of its packaging for Mandarina-branded fruit, a U.S. produce distributor has launched a new design for its kid-orientated clementines.
July 02 , 2015
