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Netherlands set for geothermal boom in produce

Dutch greenhouse tomato, cucumber and pepper producers are embracing technology to save money and meet renewable energy targets.
August 15 , 2013

Brazil: Black Sigatoka costs remain high

Banana growers in Sao Paulo say management costs for Black Sigatoka remain prohibitive.
August 15 , 2013

U.S. gives green light to Mexican pomegranates, dragonfruit

U.S. authorities have approved import access for two fruit species shipped from Mexico.
August 14 , 2013

Mexican papaya variety promises high yield

The new MSXJ papaya variety in Mexico produces close to double the average yield of the Maradol cultivar.
August 14 , 2013

NZ offers India support to sweeten apple tariff cut talks

Pipfruit NZ will take a delegation of growers to India later this month to work on an industry cooperation agreement.
August 14 , 2013

Market Pulse Week 32 - 2013

The U.S. was short of Chilean kiwifruit in week 32 as volumes picked up in Europe.
August 14 , 2013

Australian authorities intercept citrus pest in curry leaves

Two Australian biosecurity officers have potentially saved the country's citrus industry from devastating disease HLB.
August 13 , 2013

Opinion: DKNY fragrance brings whole new meaning to delicious apples

DKNY's Delicious Apples campaign shows 'outsiders' view fruit in a positive light.
August 13 , 2013

U.S.: Murdock raises stakes for Dole Food Company purchase

David Murdock has reached an agreement to buy remaining Dole shares but the company is still in a 30-day "go-shop" period.
August 13 , 2013

Chinese apple market "very interesting" this year, says importer

Lantao's John Wang gives his verdict on the varying quality and prospects in China for imported apples, grapes, citrus and cherries.
August 13 , 2013