ecoFOG: A sustainable postharvest solution for the fruit industry

A new product developed by U.S.-based Pace International enables users to improve pathogen control on their kiwifruit and pome fruit while also reducing water usage during postharvest.

January 30 , 2018

Canada: CPMA pleased with progress in NAFTA negotiations

The Canadian association is particularly optimistic about the proposed SPS chapter and biotechnology provisions in agriculture.

January 30 , 2018

Australia: Fruit fly confirmed in Tasmania

The larvae found on Flinders Island has been confirmed as Q-fly, but at the time of writing a result was yet to be determined for suspected detections on the Tasmanian mainland.

January 29 , 2018

Chilean nectarines shine in China

Chile's leading nectarine exporter has been faring well during its first full season shipping the stonefruit to China.

January 29 , 2018

Counter-seasonal cherry exporters need “targeted approach” in Europe to emulate berry success

Norton Folgate managing director Matt Hancock advocates a continued push for 52-week supply combined with more promotional efforts for the category in continental Europe.

January 29 , 2018

Opinion: Sustainability, a contradiction to plastic packaging

"Perhaps it’s time to take a step back and remember that we’re selling produce, not plastic," says marketing expert Bev Oster.

January 29 , 2018

U.S.: Avocados from Mexico launches TV commercial for Super Bowl 2018

"I don't know who you are but you deserve more: more beauty, more joy and more avocados from Mexico. Spread the avocados on everything!" says actor Chris Elliot in the commercial.

January 29 , 2018