Post Archive
Opinion: crop insurance subsidies are harming U.S. farming
EWG's Scott Faber takes aim at expensive farm insurance subsidies funded by U.S. taxpayers.
June 12 , 2012
The drivers behind low U.S. fruit and vegetable prices
Consultant Dick Spezzano discusses the competitive U.S. horticultural landscape.
June 12 , 2012
Southern Argentine fruit exports hit 8-year low
We take a look at dramatically lower Argentine pome fruit exports and the market scenarios they face.
June 11 , 2012
Canada: GM apple trial sparks export fears among growers
Canadian apple growers in British Columbia are lobbying against a proposed GM commercial crop trial.
June 11 , 2012
Australia: Sunraysia packing upgrade to support mandarin boom
An Australian fruit company expects a packing house upgrade will boost competitiveness in citrus markets.
June 08 , 2012
Indian scientist pinpoints pathogens that lead to bacterial canker
An Indian scientist has decoded a bacteria that leads to disease in mangoes, pomegranates and citrus fruits.
June 07 , 2012
U.S.: new Naturipe technology extends strawberry shelf life
Naturipe has introduced a new in-field technology that cools strawberries.
June 07 , 2012
Canada aims to synchronize food safety inspection programs
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has released a draft proposal for an overhaul of its programs.
June 07 , 2012
European apple shortage leads to steep price hikes
Apple supply in Europe is tight with a weak euro and foreign growers opting for closer markets.
June 06 , 2012
Ecuador needs open banana markets to absorb productivity growth
Ecuador hopes to reduce banana market tariffs so it can offload higher volumes in the future.
June 05 , 2012
