Post Archive
Israel reopens for Gaza produce imports
Israel has opened is doors to Gaza-grown produce after banning exports from the territory when Hamas took control in 2007.
March 06 , 2015
Portugal encourages investment from Chilean produce companies
On a recent visit, a Portuguese minister said Chilean fruit exporters might be able to use its 'EU gateway' Port of Sines.
March 06 , 2015
Brazil: Early 2015 rains lift Gala apple quality
Rainfall in two key Brazilian production areas from January to March is unlikely to be lower than historic averages.
March 05 , 2015
Melons from Portuguese island receive granted protected status from EU
Melons from an island in the Azores join a list of 1,200 EU products with a Protected Geographical Indication.
March 05 , 2015
Stress on young bees could explain colony collapse, U.K. study shows
Researchers say bees that are forced to forage too early in their lives put the colony at risk.
March 05 , 2015
New app aims to strengthen fruit trade relationships
A new app aims to simplify how produce sellers and buyers interact across time zones and continents.
March 05 , 2015
Belgium: Univeg to enter merger talks with Greenyard Foods, Peatinvest
A tie up of three Belgium-headquartered companies could combine sales worth in excess of €3.7 billion.
March 05 , 2015
U.S.: Giumarra bullish for Carmen pear season
Giumarra Wenatchee has seen success so far in its second year selling Chilean-grown Carmen pears.
March 05 , 2015
NZ: Fire destroys shed at Seeka packhouse
No people were injured in a "significant fire" that hit a New Zealand post-harvest facility for kiwifruit and kiwiberries.
March 04 , 2015
Australia: Panama Disease Tropical Race IV suspected in Queensland
The Australian banana industry is on high alert after a suspected case of Panama Disease Tropical Race IV (TR4) was detected on a plantation in the North Queensland region of Tully.
March 04 , 2015
