Countries
Russia: JFC cases aim to recoup US$93M debt
Russia's largest fruit company seeks to recover rubles from debtors as a part of bankruptcy procedures.
August 08 , 2012
Tight residue rules leading to more fruit decay, says consultant
HDG founder Otto de Groot says more fruit is rotten on arrival due to retailers' stricter residue limits.
August 06 , 2012
Canadian cherry cultivar wins top award
The Sweetheart cherry cultivar has helped Canada establish itself as a worldwide exporter.
August 06 , 2012
Europe's low apple and pear crop could spark market innovation
Lower European pome fruit volumes mean the industry will need to explore new strategies, says Philippe Binard.
August 03 , 2012
Monsanto wins US$1B intellectual property case against DuPont
DuPont plans to appeal a court verdict that it willfully infringed a Roundup Ready® technology patent.
August 02 , 2012
Freshfel applauds new European Union ammonium compound stance
The produce industry will need to be more vigilant with quaternary ammonium compounds in supplying to the E.U.
July 26 , 2012
U.S. mango imports stable
U.S. mango imports were slightly down in week 28.
July 23 , 2012
FAO takes on tomato borer moth
Natural predators are being used to combat the tomato borer moth in several Middle Eastern countries.
July 20 , 2012
U.S.: Dole revenue falls 25% in H1
Sales fell in the first half for Dole due to lower banana prices, but the company is still pleased with the result.
July 19 , 2012
Rain stumps U.K.'s growing cherry industry
Cold weather and prolonged rain have slowed down England's ambitious cherry growth.
July 19 , 2012
