Countries
NZ: SunGold and organic kiwifruit volumes surge for Seeka in H1
A more competitive postharvest environment hasn't stopped New Zealand's largest kiwifruit packer from making big gains in the first half of 2014.
August 21 , 2014
Russia eases ban on certain produce
In order to help its own farmers, Russia has scrapped some agricultural items from its import ban including onion and potato seeds.
August 21 , 2014
Opinion: balancing technology and process to maintain your cold chain
C.H. Robinson's Bob Biesterfeld looks at the science of keeping cold chains in check in the modern world.
August 21 , 2014
Chilean scientists find new way to control fruit decomposition
A Chilean team may have come up with something of an elixir of shelf life.
August 21 , 2014
Australia sees greater apple competition after Russian ban
While Australian apples have counterseasonal advantages, a more competitive market demands high quality.
August 21 , 2014
Brazilian table grape producer expects 'tough season' after cloudy weather
Brazil's leading table grape producer says cloudy weather greatly affected white seedless production this year, however a strong domestic market and 14 new varieties mean it isn't all bad news.
August 21 , 2014
Spain asks EU to add melons and watermelons to emergency measures
Spain says unless melons and watermelons are included in EU's special measures there will be 'serious disruptions'.
August 21 , 2014
USDA expects Chilean stonefruit rebound in 2014-15
After frosts that hit the recent crop, Chile stonefruit growers are gearing up for higher production in 2014-15.
August 21 , 2014
South Africa considers altering GM labeling legislation
Stricter regulations could soon come into force in South Africa to clarify what constitutes GM produce.
August 20 , 2014
Europe: Copa Cogeca welcomes emergency package but calls for more help
European farmer and cooperative organization Copa Cogeca believes more extraordinary measures are warranted to soften the blow from Russia's import ban.
August 20 , 2014
