Post Archive
Australian macadamia nut growers predict bumper crop
Australian growers are predicting rich pickings for this year's macadamia nut season.
March 02 , 2012
Mexico develops mobile water filtration to protect strawberries
Mexico is pioneering a new mobile plant for irrigating strawberries with pollutant-free water.
March 02 , 2012
Mexican researchers look to yeast to extend citrus shelf life
Yeast and chloride dioxide could be the key for protecting citrus from mold according to researchers.
March 01 , 2012
Brazilian researchers look at new packaging to double fruit life
Brazillian researchers are working on a new type of edible plastic covering which could double fruit shelf-life.
March 01 , 2012
The Packaging Pitch: when stickers miss the point
Marketing expert Lisa Cork looks at stickers that fail to educate consumers about product benefits.
March 01 , 2012
Ecuador: Volcanic ash boosts fruit yields by 10% in Tungurahua
Volcanic ash increases fruit yields in Ecuador's Tungurahua region attracting many people back to the industry.
March 01 , 2012
NZ govt should follow USDA lead on organics, says industry association
Rick Carmont questions how New Zealand can promote a clean and green image without a government organic policy.
March 01 , 2012
Colombia's agriculture minister calls for stricter mining laws
The Columbian agriculture ministry is campaigning for tighter control over mining licenses to protect farmers.
February 29 , 2012
Fresh Del Monte posts Q4 losses despite overall 2011 gain
A tough economic climate and high petrol costs prompted a 5% rise in net losses in Q4 for Del Monte.
February 29 , 2012
African GM banana trial set to combat root-eating worm
New GM technology is to be tested in Africa in a bid to stop a deadly worm at the root of the continent's fruit losses.
February 29 , 2012
