Post Archive
Thermosolar Hives put the sting on deadly varroa mites
"It excludes the damaging influence of chemicals and perfectly exterminates mites in a sealed brood," says one beekeeper.
June 08 , 2016
U.S.: Demand heats up for spicy peppers this summer
Frieda's Specialty Produce CEO Karen Caplan discusses the market for ultra-hot ghost peppers and other chile varieties.
June 07 , 2016
Peru: Small passionfruit growers prepare first Netherlands-bound shipment
Thanks to a government-backed project, dozens of passionfruit producers will soon be enjoying significantly higher prices for their crop.
June 07 , 2016
Australia: Valleyfresh to open up offices in India, Saudi Arabia
Freshmax subsidiary Valleyfresh has announced it will soon have feet on the ground in two new global regions.
June 03 , 2016
Australia: Undercover onion campaign to boost kids' veggie intake
Horticulture Innovation Australia (Hort Innovation) has launched an initiative to help parents feed their kids more veggies on the sly.
June 01 , 2016
U.K.: Apple variety gets better 'sleeping' in cold storage
An English apple that improves in taste whilst lying dormant in storage is being likened to a fine wine that gets better with age.
May 31 , 2016
United Church of Christ supports Fair Food Program, Wendy's boycott
The church is now the third religious group to stand behind a campaign driven by the Coalition of Immokalee Workers (CIW).
May 30 , 2016
Chinese mining company takes a punt on Chilean fruit production
When the copper market starts to stain, why not turn to grapes, blueberries and cactus pears?
May 27 , 2016
Mango health studies in the spotlight at NMB
Early results show mango consumption may improve intestinal health in humans, while animal tests have demonstrated further potential benefits.
May 27 , 2016
South Africa and Greece tie up in kiwifruit program to boost supply
The ‘Hello Kiwi’ program, partly funded by the European Union, would be a welcome boost to the Greek economy.
May 26 , 2016
