Post Archive
2012 Year in Review - Second Half
At Fresh Fruit Portal we give a snapshot of the top stories that made headlines in the second half of 2012.
December 31 , 2012
Chilean ag minister to push ahead temporary worker scheme
Chile's fruit industry has responded positively to government claims it will speed up a bill to bring flexibility to agricultural labor.
December 31 , 2012
First Chinese plum genome sequence shines light on fruit development
Better understanding of Prunus mume could help breeders improve future Rosaceae family fruits.
December 31 , 2012
U.S. East and Gulf Coast port strike averted
The ILA and the USMX have finally reached a truce to avoid disruptive strikes this weekend.
December 28 , 2012
Farmer complaints prompt audits for India's produce committees
India's Agricultural Produce Marketing Committees may be asleep on the job, farmers claim.
December 28 , 2012
General Mills to boot strawberries off of Fruit Roll-Ups label
General Mills will need a redesign for its Strawberry Fruit Roll-Ups labeling to clarify fruit content.
December 28 , 2012
Argentina: Patagonian pome fruit harvest kicks off
Argentina's INTA has released the season's pear and apple harvest calendar.
December 28 , 2012
Mexican strawberries shined on export market in 2012
Mexico increased strawberry output by over half in 2012 and made a splash with exports.
December 28 , 2012
2012 Year in Review - First Half
At Fresh Fruit Portal, we take a look at the issues and events that defined 2012 for the produce industry.
December 28 , 2012
U.S. ports give assurances over fruit & veg trade
U.S. port operators make their calls on what strikes would imply if the ILA and USMX can't reach an agreement.
December 27 , 2012
