Post Archive
China: Branding is more than just a logo, Zespri rep tells Shanghai forum
During PMA Fresh Connections: China, leaders from some of the most iconic names in produce discussed the building blocks behind good branding.
April 07 , 2015
Japanese giant strawberry growers enjoy soaring demand
In Japan 243 strawberries varieties have been registered, with 50 news ones since 2011.
April 06 , 2015
U.S.: EPA 'unlikely' to approve new neonicotinoid pesticide uses
The Environmental Protection Agency says it's concerned about some pesticides' effects on bee populations.
April 06 , 2015
Arctic apple developer eyes all North American market segments
The Okanagan Specialty Fruits head says "prospects are huge" for the GM apple following regulatory approval for the U.S. and Canada.
April 06 , 2015
U.S.: ILWU delegates vote to recommend proposed labor contract
U.S. Labor Secretary Tom Perez has applauded the West Coast port worker union's 'willingness to move forward'.
April 06 , 2015
Chile: Some northern growers could lose crops 'in a month' without irrigation
ASOEX has urged immediate efforts to restore the irrigation network in an area recently hit hard by flooding.
April 06 , 2015
Nanotech research could bring range of farmer-friendly products to market
An international project aims to improve the shelf life of fruit through an easily accessible nanotech formula.
April 03 , 2015
China: Understaffed AQSIQ leads to sluggish produce import access approvals
During PMA Fresh Connections: China, Feng Chunguang shared some lesser known facts about the country's quarantine agency.
April 03 , 2015
California water measures 'acknowledge seriousness of drought', says WG
Western Growers' Tom Nassif says he is pleased the 'plight' of Californian farmers has been highlighted in Governor Brown's unprecedented statewide water reduction measures.
April 03 , 2015
Peru: 'Exporter of the Year' award makes us hungry for more, says Coexa
The head of Peruvian grower and shipper Coexa has been given a prestigious prize by the national Exporters' Association (ADEX) for the second time in 25 years.
April 03 , 2015
