Post Archive
Peruvian mega-irrigation project seeks new farming investors
The first crops have been planted as part of a US$280 million dam project in Peru to support agriculture, including sugarcane, avocados and blueberries.
November 17 , 2014
Natural coatings found to increase mango shelf life
A Colombian team found natural-based coatings kept mangoes in better condition for longer.
November 14 , 2014
China: California citrus reentry to cause "minor" problems, says grower
With the Navel crop in a key Chinese production region down 20%, one grower still has his hopes up.
November 14 , 2014
Chile downgrades control measures for stonefruit pest
The fungus Monilinia fructicola that causes brown rot is no longer a quarantine pest in Chile.
November 14 , 2014
China: Fruitday gears up for Mexican blackberries, Chilean avocados
After tripling sales in the last year, Fruitday co-founder Loren Zhao looks ahead for fruit imports in 2014-15.
November 14 , 2014
'Price factor becoming far less important for shoppers', says Tesco U.K.
Tesco's Simon Mandelbaum spoke at PMA Fruittrade about the changing needs of U.K. consumers.
November 14 , 2014
U.K.: DFID invests £9M in West African farms
A U.K. government department has bet on transforming West African smallholdings into large enterprises.
November 13 , 2014
Singapore opens up to Honduran melon exporters
A new export destination is on the cards for the upcoming Honduran melon season which is a bit behind schedule.
November 13 , 2014
South African blueberry production shoots up a quarter
It was an early start for many South African blueberry growers this year, and production 'could treble' in five years.
November 13 , 2014
Govt centers to aid direct market access for Ecuadorian banana growers
The Ecuadorian government has pledged US$1.1 million to build collection centers for 'barraganete' bananas.
November 13 , 2014
