Chile encourages national consumers to pile on the avocado

The Chilean Hass Avocado Committee is confident domestic avocado consumption can reach up to 6 kg per capita.

December 27 , 2012

Indian scientists on path to improve fruit shelf life

A lac-based coating has potential to elongate fruit shelf life for up to two weeks.

December 27 , 2012

Market Pulse Week 51 - 2012

Pressure was on in Europe to sell white seedless grapes before South African arrivals in week 51.

December 26 , 2012

Ecuador to cut back banana land in 2013

Ecuador's government will take a tougher stance on banana growers in a bid to reduce supply.

December 26 , 2012

Rain impacts on Chilean grapes uncertain, says Greenberg

Capespan North America CEO Mark Greenberg looks at how unseasonal rain may affect Chile's grape export deal.

December 26 , 2012

Dismal prices force Peruvian farmers to suspend mango sales

With mango prices threatening to fall as low as US$0.39 per 20kg box, Peruvian farmers are struggling to stay afloat.

December 26 , 2012

South African citrus continues on road to recovery

After damaging hail storms, South African citrus is entering another year of upward movement.

December 26 , 2012

Water shortage to impact Indian export grape deal

Mahagrapes' Sachin Korde discusses the prospects for this Indian table grape season.

December 24 , 2012

Ghana: Researchers turn human waste into farmer resource

A West African research team is looking to turn Ghana's human waste crisis into cheap crop fertilizer.

December 24 , 2012

Opinion: product barcodes – an invitation to the produce party

Juanita Gaglio discusses how the produce industry should take heed of recent barcode trends.

December 24 , 2012