Post Archive
Chile developing cleaner alternative for citrus pest control
A team of researchers in Chile are working to find a new method to fight the Saissetia oleae beetle.
January 10 , 2013
Peru reports almost 300% growth in mango exports
An impressive comeback for Peru's mango exports has been attributed to good weather.
January 10 , 2013
Mexican govt identifies states for avocado diversification
The Mexican government is upbeat on avocado market opportunities, researching the viability of new production zones.
January 09 , 2013
Chile closes 2012 with 4% growth for citrus exports
Chilean navel oranges shined in 2012 with 9% export growth.
January 09 , 2013
Labor union threatens South African fruit industry with boycott
South African producers face another difficult week ahead with the possibility of strikes and boycott.
January 09 , 2013
Fruit Fanatic: an exotic fruit collector's Ecuadorian dream
Rolf Blancke describes a pristine Ecuadorian rare fruit paradise under threat from a thermoelectric dam project.
January 08 , 2013
United States: major organic farm files for bankruptcy
After six decades of operation, Colorado's Grant Family Farms faces closure.
January 08 , 2013
Total Produce acquires majority share of Oppy
By 2017, Europe's top produce company will control 65% of the Oppenheimer Group.
January 08 , 2013
South Africa experiences mixed season for table grapes
Rains and further strike possibilities could hurt South African table grape output, in an otherwise good season.
January 08 , 2013
Plastic ball tests improve Maersk's fresh produce transport
Plastic balls treated as breathing organisms have helped MCI better understand produce transportation.
January 07 , 2013
