Post Archive
Namibian grape season starts amid Dutch buyer controversy
The grape season has started despite a wrangle between farmers and the government over sales.
December 13 , 2011
NZ should pay more for marketing, says Aussie avocado industry
Australia has a very high avocado consumption per capita, but are foreign suppliers paying enough?
December 13 , 2011
Brazil gets tough on supermarket pesticide levels
The Brazilian government will fine supermarkets that have unacceptable levels of pesticides in produce.
December 13 , 2011
Two detained in Peruvian asparagus cocaine seizure
Peruvian police have arrested two Colombians for plans to send cocaine to Spain in cans of asparagus.
December 12 , 2011
NZ: Kiwifruit Vine Health expects US$40M+ in Psa expenditures
New Zealand's Kiwifruit Vine Health has spent the majority of the funds allocated for fighting Psa-V disease.
December 12 , 2011
Australia: grape by-products reduce cow methane gas emissions
Australian scientists have found grape products can be used in cattle feed to reduce methane gas emissions.
December 12 , 2011
Chile needs constant export supply, says avocado expert
Chilean avocado producers have to keep their eye on the bigger picture and keep a steady flow of exports.
December 12 , 2011
SA set to ship citrus to Thailand next season
South Africa is hoping its colorful oranges and grapefruit will prove a hit in Thailand.
December 12 , 2011
How to grow a square watermelon
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJCpiAhBHe4&feature=related[/youtube]
December 09 , 2011
SA: Midknight oranges generate strong U.S. demand
A strong growers' presence in U.S. supermarkets has helped raise the status of South African citrus fruit.
December 09 , 2011
