Post Archive
Five new stonefruit varieties developed in Spain
Taste, early production and disease resistance are the orders of the day for new peaches and nectarines developed in Spain.
June 12 , 2013
Opinion: what lies behind Murdock's tilt for full Dole ownership?
Just weeks after Dole canceled a share repurchase scheme, its chairman now wants to personally buy all remaining stock.
June 12 , 2013
Northern Mexican mango plantations push U.S. market growth
More late season mango varieties are being planted further north in Mexico and helping increase exports to the U.S.
June 12 , 2013
Integrated innovation for South African apple operation
We take an in-depth look at a farm in South Africa's apple-growing heartland of the Elgin Valley.
June 11 , 2013
Argentine unions call for rural strike
Government "thoughtlessness" has led Argentine unions to call for a rural strike to begin on Saturday.
June 11 , 2013
Specialty crop groups applaud U.S. Senate farm bill approval
United Fresh says the new Farm Bill supports fruits and vegetables in a way that will provide healthy options to U.S. citizens.
June 11 , 2013
E.U. considers South African citrus import halt, says ambassador
South Africa's Ambassador to Belgium has publicly raised the issue of European Union protectionism towards his country's citrus exports.
June 11 , 2013
Del Monte Pacific to take on fresh pineapples
Del Monte Pacific plans to move into selling fresh pineapples via the brand of an acquired company.
June 11 , 2013
Flooding hits Central European veggies
Growers in Germany and Czech Republic detail flood damages, while other countries in the region have also been affected.
June 10 , 2013
Russia's Chinese apple imports hit record low
China's apple exports to Russia continue to be edged out by Polish, Moldovan and Serbian suppliers.
June 10 , 2013
