Post Archive
Spain tallies up citrus losses from hailstorm
Current estimates find that 3,000 ha of citrus groves were adversely affected by the weather in Spain last month.
July 03 , 2013
U.S.: Florida takes on pest traceability, management
Invasive species like spotted-wing drosophila have kept Florida researchers and agriculture on their toes.
July 03 , 2013
Ecuador: fruit exporters brace for higher U.S. tariffs
Ecuadorian fruit exporters could face up to 14% in additional costs to send their products to the United States.
July 02 , 2013
Teen creates bio-plastic from banana peels
Sixteen-year-old Elif Bilgin had made a non-decaying plastic from banana peels.
July 02 , 2013
Spain: growth in Almería pushes fresh exports
Despite a false E.coli link in 2011, Spanish vegetables show strong volume growth.
July 02 , 2013
Costa Rican banana strike comes to an end
A 23-day strike against a Del Monte subsidiary in Costa Rica has come to an end as fired workers undergo reconsideration.
July 02 , 2013
Europe's School Fruit Scheme makes big impact on kids and families
Budget cuts are the order of the day in Europe, but Freshfel is upbeat about a possible rise in funds for the School Fruit Scheme.
July 02 , 2013
The Packaging Pitch: I love men! (as shoppers that is)
Lisa Cork analyzes some man-targeting packaging that the produce industry could take on board.
July 01 , 2013
Spain's Hortyfruta announces departure of managing director
Hortyfruta, an organization that represents hundreds of growers in Spain’s Andalucía region, has undergone major restructuring.
July 01 , 2013
Chile Prunes works to maintain markets with lower volumes
Chilean prune volume will be down by about a third this year, creating a challenge for marketers.
July 01 , 2013
