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Mobile shading improves light reception of greenhouse crops

A Spanish study produced higher yield in greenhouse tomato plants protected by mobile shading.
February 24 , 2014

South Africa crosses fingers for corrections in grape market

With Red Seedless varieties on the water, South African grape shippers hope to find an improved European market.
February 24 , 2014

Sales recover for Italian Abate pears, says CSO

Italy's Centro Servizi Ortofrutticoli (CSO) cites a turnaround in sales for a key pear variety.
February 24 , 2014

EU: EFSA releases citrus black spot assessment

A report released in Europe today gives little hope for a change in policy relating to imports of South African citrus.
February 21 , 2014

Brazilian state declared free of banana Moko disease

The Brazilian state of Ceará has eradicated a bacterial disease that kills fruit on banana plants.
February 21 , 2014

Dutch firm rolls out innovative mobile cooling technology

From Canada to Colombia to Spain, farmers are showing interest in a new pre-cooling technology.
February 21 , 2014

Peruvian mango exports soar

Peru's national mango association is on track to exceeding export forecasts with a sharp rise in shipments.
February 21 , 2014

Airport facility upgrade may raise Nigerian fruit export status

A Nigerian airport cold storage initiative could see increased fruit exports to Europe and the U.S.
February 21 , 2014

Argentina: Tucumán Governor declares citrus industry emergency

Financial support for exports will be one of the measures entailed in an emergency decree for citrus growers in Tucumán.
February 21 , 2014

Spanish persimmon sales outpace key produce items, says U.K. buyer

A buyer from Asda in the U.K. discusses the popularity of a fruit that is outselling kiwifruit and pineapples.
February 21 , 2014