Post Archive

Chile: Spotted wing drosophila found in Maule region

A control zone 4km around the point of detection in Colbún has now been established.
May 14 , 2018

Orange production in Brazil's citrus belt to fall by nearly a third

The decline is attributed mainly to the effects of two major diseases.
May 14 , 2018

LPS 18: Foodservice Forum to highlight power of produce in boosting profits

Returning to host this year’s one-day event will be Jason Danciger, the UK Managing Director of the Hana Group, a global group of Japanese and Asian inspired food concepts.
May 14 , 2018

Australia: Pear oversupply pushes prices "ridiculously" low

"In 1973, we were getting better returns than we are in 2018."
May 14 , 2018

AgroFresh partners with leading Chinese fruit retailer to build innovation center

AgroFresh CEO Jordi Ferre speaks to us about the company's plans in China.
May 14 , 2018

Naturipe celebrates national Strawberry Month with Peak Volumes

“Santa Maria is looking strong and Watsonville is here with a bountiful supply available now and expected to thrive through mid-fall."
May 11 , 2018

ASOEX accusations are "not true", says Zespri

"It’s clear Mr Bown sees kiwifruit as competing against only other kiwifruit in the international marketplace, while we at Zespri see our competition as the entire fruit bowl."
May 11 , 2018

Avocado innovator Greencell ahead of curve on sustainability

Greencell's Matthew Churchill discusses the company's latest innovation in avocado packaging, the trend toward organic, and the upcoming London Produce Show.
May 11 , 2018

Peruvian fruit & veg exports grow by more than a third during 2018

Exports of grapes and mangoes rose by around a third over the period, while blueberries more than doubled.
May 11 , 2018

U.S.: Farmers advocate a stronger farm bill in Washington D.C.

The National Farmers Union office hosted an event with an overview of the House Farm Bill proposal, H-R 2, and farmers union's priorities for the legislation.
May 11 , 2018