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Serbia: New tide for horticulture with floating greenhouse

On the Blue Danube floats a green initiative that heralds a new frontier for urban farming.
May 06 , 2016

Q&A: BayWa exec gives EU apple market wrap

The buy domestic movement, or “Regionalität”, in Germany has been helpful for the country's growers this season, with support from point of sale promotions.
May 06 , 2016

El Niño causes NZ feijoa glut, claims Southern Belle Orchard

Markets have been consistent for the niche fruit but two developments are needed for long-term growth - better shelf life and consumer education.
May 05 , 2016

U.S.: Domex upbeat for cherries, July's "#1 dollar per square foot item"

With an uptick in volume and an expected peak on larger sizes, Domex Superfresh Growers is urging retailers to engage in promotions in June and July.
May 05 , 2016

Chile: Fedefruta elects veteran agronomist as new president

Ramón Achurra believes Chile can double its fruit plantations if the right public policies are put in place, but he has a battle ahead shifting the tone of labor reform.
May 05 , 2016

U.S.: Nielsen survey reveals Hispanic Millennial consumer insights

Young Hispanic consumers are looking for a cultural connection when they shop, but accessibility can be a problem.
May 05 , 2016

Opinion: What's in store for Chile's U.S.-bound blueberry trade?

Agronometrics CEO Colin Fain provides a visual representation of how supply shortages have evolved in the U.S. blueberry market.
May 05 , 2016

South Africa: New persimmon varieties could raise future production

While drought has put the strain on volumes this year, Jan Hoon of Franschhoek Marketing has an optimistic long-term outlook.
May 04 , 2016

French politician questions what’'s next for EU-U.S. TTIP negotiations

A French trade minister has said Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership talks could could come to a halt.
May 04 , 2016

State of the Market - Week 17, 2016

Slight price rises were seen for U.S. Granny Smiths in Asia, reaching higher levels than bi-colored and red varieties.
May 04 , 2016