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Could whitefly-resistant wild tomatoes secure future production?
A recent British study into wild genes and whiteflies could have major implications for the global tomato industry.
February 23 , 2016
U.S.: FNV brand aims to go national in mid-2016
The team behind an overarching fruit and veggie brand believe a national campaign could generate nine million new consumers.
February 23 , 2016
Lower prices for Greek kiwifruit due to smaller sizing, oversupply
Sales of Greek kiwifruit are gathering pace as the export season heads into its most important phase.
February 22 , 2016
U.S. convenience chain Kwik Trip garners acclaim for healthy options
"Just a few years ago it was unusual to see fresh fruit in many convenience stores, but today Kwik Trip sells 400 pounds of bananas per store per day," says a PHA rep.
February 22 , 2016
U.S. northeast sees imports of watermelon swell, grapes plummet
The warmer winter seen in northeastern U.S. has significantly impacted demand, but for some fruits supply has been a problem.
February 22 , 2016
New nests on the horizon for hawk-shaped Spanish drones
Spanish strawberry, apricot and blueberry growers have been trialing the "scarecrow of the future" - a drone that looks like a bird of prey.
February 22 , 2016
Apple market volatility sparked BayWa's move into tropical fruit
"We had to acknowledge that this dependency was really dangerous for our bottom line," says CEO Klaus Lutz.
February 22 , 2016
U.S.: Dow, DuPont announce Delaware HQ for combined ag business
DuPont and the Dow Chemical Company have detailed the structure of three independent entities to be spun off as part of their merger.
February 22 , 2016
Chilean blueberry season passes its peak
Chilean Blueberry Committee president Andrés Armstrong gives the wrap of the season thus far and how it is expected to wind down.
February 22 , 2016
High-fiber foods in early life reduce breast cancer risk, Harvard study finds
A recent scientific finding in the U.S. is good news for growers of veggies rich in fiber like broccoli, artichokes and peas.
February 19 , 2016
