Post Archive
China drives global peach production boost
More plantations in China have helped push up global peach production in 2011-12.
May 30 , 2012
SA growers speed up navel picking to avoid 'creasing'
South African growers are upbeat about the quality of navel oranges this season, despite skin cracking problems.
May 29 , 2012
Citrus Australia slams basin plan
Citrus Australia is calling for changes to Murray Darling Basin Plan revisions.
May 29 , 2012
Chilean blueberry sector should exploit 'ready to eat' concept
The Chilean blueberry industry should think of 'innovative' ways to drive up demand, says Robert Verloop.
May 29 , 2012
Mexico's avocado heartland gains USDA export green light
The majority of avocado plantations in the Mexican state of Michoacán have received U.S. approval for export.
May 29 , 2012
Blueberries speed up muscle recovery, NZ researchers find
Ahead of the Olympics in London, NZ scientists have found a link between blueberries and muscle recovery.
May 29 , 2012
Mango peel extracts may combat obesity, Australian study finds
Australian scientists have found the mango peels of two cultivars can inhibit fat cell generation.
May 28 , 2012
NZ govt claims fruit fly prevention success
New Zealand has been confirmed as fruit fly free while routine surveillance will continue.
May 28 , 2012
Shipowners call on Panama Canal bosses to ditch 15% toll hike
Shipowners are up in arms over proposals to increase Panama Canal tolls by 15% this year.
May 28 , 2012
Readypac finding new outlets for fresh cut fruits
Readypac marketing director Tristan Simpson discusses fresh cut fruit and the opportunities of yogurt parfaits.
May 28 , 2012
