Post Archive
China tightens organic certification leeway
Many fresh produce exporters to China may soon need to remove the word "organic" from their labels.
May 31 , 2012
South African and Peruvian avocado supply saturates European market
South African producers are hoping avocado prices in Europe will bounce back after a clash of supply with Peru.
May 31 , 2012
Horticulture must wean off tillage, says leading scientist
NZ scientist John Baker says horticulture's next big development will be machinery capable of no-tillage seeding.
May 31 , 2012
Market Pulse Week 21 - 2012
Granny Smith apples continued to show bitter pit problems in the U.S. and Europe in week 21.
May 30 , 2012
U.S.: MIT scientists building mobile fruit ripening sensor
U.S. researchers have created a new sensor that detects ethylene levels in fresh produce.
May 30 , 2012
Opinion: biosecurity cuts could be costly
New Zealand's fruit fly free status is at risk with airport security cuts, claims HortNZ president Andrew Fenton.
May 30 , 2012
Mexican grape exports to rise in 2012
Mexico's grape exports are set to hit 16 million cartons this season.
May 30 , 2012
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
