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Ethylene-absorbing strip slows fruit aging process

An ethylene-absorbing strip developed in the U.K. could help exporters send fruit on longer trip overseas.
November 07 , 2013

Mission Produce to push avocado reach in China through partnership

Mission Produce has joined with China's Lantao to get second-tier city consumers eating more avocados.
November 07 , 2013

Germany: BayWa on the hunt for new fruit company acquisitions

On a good run from its purchase of Turners & Growers, Germany's BayWa plans to buy a new fruit business in the coming months.
November 07 , 2013

Brazil releases fifth seedless grape variety

Isis has joined the ranks among Brazil's nationally developed seedless grape varieties.
November 05 , 2013

Chile uses tangy spice to promote citrus in the U.S.

Chilean citrus promoters are using Tajin powder to boost sales to Latino consumers in the U.S.
November 05 , 2013

Step-by-step traceability builds safety into Brazilian food chain

Traceability must be inclusive for all types of growers and protect the environment, according to Thomas Eckschmidt.
November 01 , 2013

Dole brings major horticultural investment to Colombia

Dole Food Company will be launching the largest ag investment Colombia has seen in five years.
October 31 , 2013

Argentine researchers look for better, sturdier peaches

A breeding program in Argentina hopes to reduce frost damage to peaches.
October 31 , 2013

Sesame Street gives boost to fresh produce, free of charge

The friendly faces of Sesame Street's Elmo and Rosita will soon line produce aisles in the United States.
October 31 , 2013

North American produce consignment model evolving

Oppy's James Milne says the U.S. is moving to a more fixed 'European' produce sourcing model as growers seek to cut risks.
October 28 , 2013