Post Archive
Germany: BayWa overcomes Russian ban, excess supply
This effects of the Russian ban on BayWa's apple business will no doubt be less pronounced this year with expectations for a lower crop.
August 07 , 2015
Peruvian citrus quality seal to roll out in 2015 season
After a successful pilot program with Minneolas in 2014, Peru's ProCitrus is expanding a quality seal into other varieties including Nadorcott.
August 04 , 2015
U.S.: Grainger Farms bankruptcy prompts land sell-off
A Florida tomato group is selling 1,151 acres of farmland in Immokalee, along with a range of equipment including irrigation pumps and tractors.
August 04 , 2015
The Packaging Pitch: Change is good
Marketing expert Lisa Cork discusses a recent citrus case study that reinforces the importance of taking new approaches to packaging.
August 03 , 2015
Monsanto strengthens vegetable research in India
The Indian arm of Monsanto is mimicking its St. Louis crop research center on the outskirts of Bangalore.
August 03 , 2015
Downy mildew raises E. coli probability in lettuce
USDA scientists have found the presence of a common lettuce disease increases the chances of E. coli bacteria infecting the leaves.
August 03 , 2015
Jingold nets soccer star to kick kiwifruit goals in South Korea
One of Korea's leading soccer stars is promoting Chilean-grown kiwifruit marketed under an Italian brand.
July 29 , 2015
Opinion: Making the world a better place with transparent community funding
Bev Oster discusses the long-standing GROW program and how it has benefited banana-growing communities in Mexico and Ecuador.
July 28 , 2015
Australia: CSIRO to prepare literature review on pear health
Good for gut health with some varieties helpful for warding off hangovers, pears are in the spotlight as part of an Australian industry-backed study into nutrition.
July 28 , 2015
Mexican growers accuse U.S. peach shippers of unfair competition
The Chihuahua State Congress has called for tariffs on U.S. peaches if supply continues at low prices during the Mexican growing season.
July 27 , 2015
