Countries

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

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

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

Australian orange industry hits export high

Hong Kong overtook Japan as the leading buyer of Aussie oranges in 2012-13.
January 30 , 2014

U.S.: Colorado cantaloupe farmers sentenced for listeria outbreak

Remorse and cooperation eased sentencing for Colorado cantaloupe farmers over a deadly listeria outbreak.
January 30 , 2014

Chile: San Antonio port workers get back on the job

With Chile's strikes at least hopefully suspended until May, we reveal the country's fruit exports this month in numbers.
January 29 , 2014

Dominican Republic govt aims to double fruit exports

The Dominican Republic government hopes to foster export industries for exotic fruits like guavas and starfruit.
January 29 , 2014