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The art of reengineering Chile's table grape industry

A project aiming to improve Chile's table grape sector through collaborative research will be highlighted at PMA Fruittrade Latin America next week.
November 07 , 2014

Opinion: Juice traders, how do you sleep at night?

Finnwatch executive director Sonja Vartiala gives her account of the heated Natural Fruit trial against Andy Hall, revealing an unexpected twist in the story.
November 07 , 2014

China developing an 'affinity' for U.S. cranberries

China-bound exports of U.S. cranberries are up 104% this year, with a big future on the cards.
November 07 , 2014

Diet found to affect pesticide resistence in honey bees

For the first time a strong link between pesticide exposure and diet has been demonstrated at the molecular level in honey bees.
November 07 , 2014

U.S.: Marketing Washington State's "monster" apple crop

We take an in-depth look at how some major Washington apple producers are marketing their huge crops this season, as well as other key issues like storage space and labor availability.
November 06 , 2014

Italy to showcase Abate Fetel pears at New York foodie institution

Spots have filled up quickly for an event to promote a unique Italian pear at Eataly in New York.
November 06 , 2014

Polish unrest continues over Russian ban

Polish farmers protested in Warsaw this week, but an industry consultant has urged them not to panic.
November 06 , 2014

Lidl Finland obtains marketing prestige for fruit & veg initiative

A campaign that saw fresh produce sales rise by almost half has brought marketing awards for Lidl Finland.
November 06 , 2014

PMA Fruittrade Latin America to get to the core of pome fruit oversupply issues

The head of Chile's Fedefruta says despite a favorable exchange rate, pome fruit prices have still fallen 25%.
November 06 , 2014

"Hail happens every year", says Pipfruit NZ rep

Pipfruit New Zealand says the country's next apple crop will be similar to previous years after an isolated hailstorm incident on the South Island.
November 05 , 2014