Post Archive
New Philippine banana farm to raise production
A Del Monte Fresh Produce Philippines subsidiary has invested heavily in a new banana plantation.
August 05 , 2013
South Africa: Cape Town's "vegetable basket" under urban pressure
Farming proponents have contested a proposed residential development on horticultural land near Cape Town.
August 05 , 2013
Fresh U.S. cherries arrive direct to Chinese homes
A Chinese website is flying in U.S. cherries to meet strong demand for the fruit.
August 05 , 2013
Cold weather benefits Brazilian apple growers
Cold weather during dormancy is expected to bump up Brazil's apple harvest.
August 02 , 2013
Australia's first banana vending machine takes off in Brisbane
The company behind Australia's Banana Bar vending machine has its sights set on expansion.
August 02 , 2013
Bumper crop could mean record year for U.S. blueberries
Fall Creek's Dave Brazelton described a big year and major possibilities for U.S. blueberries.
August 02 , 2013
Russian authorities intercept cocaine in Ecuadorian banana shipment
Cocaine with a street value of around US$24 million was found by Russian customs in a container of bananas.
August 02 , 2013
U.S.: California looks to ease Chinese citrus doubts
The California citrus industry is working to re-open the Chinese market before next season.
August 02 , 2013
Chilean Citrus Committee releases initial frost evaluation
Some citrus export crops appear to have weathered Chile's recent frosts better than others.
August 01 , 2013
Mexican papaya planting grows to meet European, Japanese demand
A Mexican papaya shipper claims European importers are asking for double the volume it is able to send.
August 01 , 2013
