Post Archive
Drought tests show strong potential for new fruits in Chile
A Chilean project to evaluate drought tolerant fruits is about to enter a new phase of testing.
June 24 , 2013
Spain: Unica Group expands through Parque Natural
Cooperative Unica will now be the largest on-the-vine tomato grower in Spain through the incorporation of a new member.
June 24 , 2013
"Too many amendments" quashed Farm Bill, says United Fresh
United Fresh's Ray Gilmer says the Farm Bill rejection by the House of Representatives could have a "chilling effect" on competitiveness.
June 21 , 2013
Colombian agreement averts banana strike
Colombia's banana industry initially planned to cut wages, but strike threats have led to a splash out on worker benefits.
June 21 , 2013
UV-LED lighting offers possibility for longer fruit shelf life
U.S. researchers found that fruit exposed to low UV lighting lasted longer in storage.
June 21 , 2013
Del Monte banana strikers going hungry in Costa Rica
Bandeco claims only a small amount of banana growers are striking in Costa Rica, while union SITEPP cries foul over alleged reprisals.
June 21 , 2013
Spain: Freshuelva announces berry results
Spain's red berry sector revenue fell significantly in the 2012-13 season despite a greater surface area of crops.
June 21 , 2013
U.S.: APHIS recommends lighter fruit fly treatment for blueberry imports
Argentine and Uruguayan blueberry exporters look set to have improved methyl bromide treatment processes for the U.S.
June 20 , 2013
Spain suffers 'worst ever' strawberry season
Heavy rains earlier this year have negatively impacted the quality of Spanish strawberries, leading to overall poor results for the campaign.
June 20 , 2013
Spanish persimmon growers win legal fight
Spain's Court of Appeals has thrown out a claim by ‘Don Simon’ juice group that the 'Persimon' fresh produce brand could confuse consumers.
June 20 , 2013
