Post Archive
NZ: Fire destroys shed at Seeka packhouse
No people were injured in a "significant fire" that hit a New Zealand post-harvest facility for kiwifruit and kiwiberries.
March 04 , 2015
Australia: Panama Disease Tropical Race IV suspected in Queensland
The Australian banana industry is on high alert after a suspected case of Panama Disease Tropical Race IV (TR4) was detected on a plantation in the North Queensland region of Tully.
March 04 , 2015
State of the Market - Week 9, 2015
Local U.S. apple prices were 5-27% lower year-on-year in week 9.
March 04 , 2015
Aussie blueberry growers need urgent protocol support
Australian blueberry growers have prepared a 50-page export strategy, emphasizing an impending oversupply at home.
March 04 , 2015
Peru: Camposol upbeat for Ica's ag future with Cilloniz at the helm
While Camposol's production is focused in Chavimochic, the group holds land in the key horticultural department of Ica where an industry consultant is now president.
March 04 , 2015
Freshfel delegate speaks of 'general consensus' for EU School Fruit Scheme
An EU meeting held yesterday appeared promising for the continuation of EC-backed school fruit programs.
March 04 , 2015
Link discovered between guava smell and weevil pest
Colombian researchers believe a new method for controlling the guava weevil pest could be in store.
March 04 , 2015
Chilean govt declares agricultural emergency after Villarica Volcano eruption
Blueberry growers around Pucon would have been much more affected by the recent volcanic eruption if their season wasn't all but over.
March 03 , 2015
European oversupply dints Total Produce results
Total Produce recorded a lower result for 2014 but acquisitions helped raise profits in non-Eurozone European operations.
March 03 , 2015
Mexico: Jalisco avocado growers feeling ready for U.S. exports
An avocado industry representative from the Mexican state of Jalisco does not expect much "resistance" as procedures continue for the opening of the U.S. market.
March 03 , 2015
