Countries

U.S.: Paramount Citrus ups the ante in citrus marketing

Paramount Citrus has received strong responses to its Wonderful Halos mandarin campaign which it claims is unprecedented for the category.
December 09 , 2013

EU urged to promote fruit and vegetable consumption

With fruit and vegetable consumption declining in Europe, policy makers have been called up to change nutrition policy.
December 09 , 2013

Colombia enjoys strong growth in pineapple sector

Colombia's pineapple sector has far surpassed the crop's global growth rate in recent years.
December 09 , 2013

Australia-Korea trade agreement positive for ag exports

With the help of a free trade agreement with Korea, Australia expects to reach AUD$1 billion in nut exports.
December 09 , 2013

Japan hopes for higher volume of Florida grapefruit

Japan is Florida's top grapefruit export market but volume in recent years has suffered.
December 05 , 2013

Ecuador begins first banana shipments to China

Agroban's Manuel Romero sees possible competitive advantages for Ecuadorian bananas in China.
December 05 , 2013

New Zealand researchers uncover genetics behind onion development

Genetic research on onions done in New Zealand could guide better breeding.
December 05 , 2013

U.S.: Limoneira sells off US$8.3M in properties

Limoneira's latest land sale is not far off the amount paid for a recent agricultural land expansion in Tulare County.
December 05 , 2013

Packaging promises longer mushroom shelf life

A new packaging film from Sirane has increased mushroom shelf life by up to 11 days.
December 04 , 2013

Italian fruit consultant hopes for low transport strike impact

A proposed four-day nationwide trucker strike could have effects for Italy's domestic and export fruit sales.
December 04 , 2013