Top Stories
U.S. fresh produce suppliers under pressure to track stock
More buyers and suppliers are getting on board with the Produce Traceability Initiative.
August 08 , 2012
Prickly pear processing plant kicks off in Mexico
A Mexican innovation means pricky pears can be processed to develop several value added products.
August 07 , 2012
Honduras forging a disease resistant banana future
Honduras' banana research has not yielded IP revenue but its impact and potential are tangible.
August 06 , 2012
Tight residue rules leading to more fruit decay, says consultant
HDG founder Otto de Groot says more fruit is rotten on arrival due to retailers' stricter residue limits.
August 06 , 2012
Opinion: how GM non-browning apples could benefit growers
OSF's Neal Carter talks about silencing genes that cause browning and bruising in apples and other fruit.
August 06 , 2012
Europe's low apple and pear crop could spark market innovation
Lower European pome fruit volumes mean the industry will need to explore new strategies, says Philippe Binard.
August 03 , 2012
Chile: drought impacts Coquimbo fruit growers
Growers in Chile's Coquimbo region are having to be more selective about watering their crops.
August 03 , 2012
Germany: BayWa fruit revenue rises 167% in H1
The acquisition of NZ company T&G helped drive sales growth for German fruit giant BayWa in the first half.
August 03 , 2012
Northern Chile's grape profitability challenges
iQonsulting analyzes the competitive and productive factors affecting northern Chile's grape exporters.
August 02 , 2012
Pakistani mango growers blame low exports on poor logistics
Pakistan looks set to miss its mango export target for the second consecutive year.
August 02 , 2012
