Post Archive
Chile encourages national consumers to pile on the avocado
The Chilean Hass Avocado Committee is confident domestic avocado consumption can reach up to 6 kg per capita.
December 27 , 2012
Indian scientists on path to improve fruit shelf life
A lac-based coating has potential to elongate fruit shelf life for up to two weeks.
December 27 , 2012
Mexican company converts avocado waste into plastic
Mexico's Biofase is working to convert avocado seeds into 100% biodegradable plastic resins.
December 27 , 2012
Market Pulse Week 51 - 2012
Pressure was on in Europe to sell white seedless grapes before South African arrivals in week 51.
December 26 , 2012
Ecuador to cut back banana land in 2013
Ecuador's government will take a tougher stance on banana growers in a bid to reduce supply.
December 26 , 2012
Rain impacts on Chilean grapes uncertain, says Greenberg
Capespan North America CEO Mark Greenberg looks at how unseasonal rain may affect Chile's grape export deal.
December 26 , 2012
Italy explores new Psa treatment for kiwifruit
Summerfruit's Giampaolo Dal Pane talks about a new fertilizer that could fight Psa.
December 26 , 2012
Dismal prices force Peruvian farmers to suspend mango sales
With mango prices threatening to fall as low as US$0.39 per 20kg box, Peruvian farmers are struggling to stay afloat.
December 26 , 2012
South African citrus continues on road to recovery
After damaging hail storms, South African citrus is entering another year of upward movement.
December 26 , 2012
Australia to phase out citrus regulation
The Australian government will change rules that restrict who citrus exporters ship to in the U.S.
December 24 , 2012
