Countries

Advertorial: Transfresh Corporation Chile buys controlled atmosphere business

Transfresh Corporation's global business has been acquired by its Chilean arm, along with shares in the controlled atmosphere division.
August 04 , 2014

Greek growers 'hold their breath' for possible Russian ban

Russia looks likely to place an import ban on Greek fruit which could have drastic impacts on the industry.
August 01 , 2014

The Packaging Pitch: using packaging to sell the sizzle

Marketing expert Lisa Cork was impressed with produce packaging during a recent visit to London.
August 01 , 2014

Peru anticipates avocado access to key Asian markets next year

Peru's Hass avocado representative body says it is on track to enter Japan, China and Korea in 2015.
August 01 , 2014

Italian kiwifruit industry seeks to improve quality via new projects

New technology and better industry communication are Italy's points of focus for improving kiwifruit quality.
August 01 , 2014

Russia steps up Ukrainian bans with juice blockade

Russia has upped the ante again with a ban on Ukrainian juice imports.
August 01 , 2014

U.S. improves apple trade with Indonesia but 'insignificantly'

A U.S. Northwest Horticultural Council representative discusses the state of trade barriers with Indonesia and China at the moment.
August 01 , 2014

British growers slam proposed EU organic regulation changes

New EU organic certification rules threaten to derail mixed crop farming through a purist approach.
August 01 , 2014

Opinion: a call for agreement between Russia and Poland

Irina Koziy gives the lowdown on the different implications of Russia's recent ban on many Polish crops.
July 31 , 2014

Chile steps up Grapevine moth control regulations

Chilean blueberry and plum growers in certain regions will now be obliged to create pest control methods.
July 31 , 2014