Compostable nets offer eco-friendly option for produce packaging

For Verpackungszentrum Graz, produce plays a key role in the radical measures needed to tackle global waste.

February 03 , 2014

Opinion: organic, more than just the absence of chemicals

Bev Oster highlights the often unknown benefits of organic production on communities and the environment.

January 31 , 2014

Australia: APAL 'disappointed' with rejection of SPC aid package

Australia's pome fruit industry believes growers have a strong future despite the latest SPC decision.

January 31 , 2014

Citrosol highlights measures to reduce citrus losses

Spanish company Citrosol will promote post-harvest treatments in Berlin next week.

January 31 , 2014

Peru waits on Brazilian citrus access

Peruvian authorities expect to reach a mandarin export agreement with Brazil by April.

January 31 , 2014

Israeli and German experts revitalize Ghana's citrus industry

A trilateral agreement between Israel, Germany and Ghana will help hundreds of West African farmers put the zest into citrus exports.

January 31 , 2014

Dole announces Mozambique partnership

Dole Fresh Fruit Europe has gained distribution rights for a Mozambique banana company.

January 30 , 2014

U.S.: House moves forward on long-awaited Farm Bill

A revised U.S. Farm Bill would cut spending on food stamps and increase allocations to horticulture.

January 30 , 2014

Opinion: Mexican, Californian avocado deals under the spotlight

Agronometrics CEO Colin Fain looks at market differences between the Mexican and U.S. avocado seasons.

January 30 , 2014

Australian orange industry hits export high

Hong Kong overtook Japan as the leading buyer of Aussie oranges in 2012-13.

January 30 , 2014