Post Archive
Chiquita to exit deciduous business
Chiquita Brands has announced it will pull out of its deciduous fruit deal at the end of the California growing season.
October 16 , 2012
U.S.: MSU researcher lauds benefits of retractable roof for cherries
MSU's Dr Gregory Lang discusses the benefits of retractable rooves for protected cherry production.
October 16 , 2012
European Union introduces new sprout production rules
The European Union has responded to last year's E. coli outbreak with a set of new rules for sprout growing.
October 16 , 2012
Opinion: bumblebees as managed avocado pollinators?
David Pattemore looks at how bumblebees may be used to reduced the extremities of alternate bearing in avocados.
October 16 , 2012
"Taste of South Africa" bolsters U.S. presence for SA citrus
Walmart stores in the U.S. northeast have begun a sales drive for South African oranges.
October 16 , 2012
Walmart to reduce capital expenditure by 2014
Retail giant Walmart may cut capital spending by up to US$1.5 billion by the 2014 financial year.
October 16 , 2012
Chilean blueberry exports rise above estimates
Chile's blueberry export volumes are up on estimates but it is still early days yet.
October 15 , 2012
Canada launches new apple variety
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada has bred a new apple crossing Splendour and Gala varieties.
October 15 , 2012
Honduran melon production to rise in 2012-13
The Honduran Federation of Agroexporters has forecast a boost for melon production this season.
October 15 , 2012
South African table grape exports set to surpass last season's
Growers and exporters in South Africa are expecting record volumes and are bullish about market prospects.
October 15 , 2012
