Countries
U.S. researchers developing app to improve 'vegetable parenting'
A USDA research center is developing a smartphone app to help parents get their kids eating more veggies.
July 13 , 2012
Oppy promotes 'green fertilizer' system for sweet bell peppers
Greenhouse gases are being used to nourish sweet bell peppers, the Oppenheimer Group has revealed.
July 10 , 2012
UN releases new regulations for melons and dried figs
The UN has tightened melon and fig regulations to ward off disease outbreaks and carcinogenic toxins.
July 06 , 2012
U.S. banana imports from Latin America rose slightly in 2011
Latin American banana producers must increase productivity if they are to survive in a world of rising costs.
July 05 , 2012
Canadian govt funds apple processing boost
The Canadian government has announced a processing subsidy it hopes will bolster Ontario's apple sector.
July 04 , 2012
Egypt exceeds expectations and "surprises" orange market
South African orange exporters discuss the impact of Egyptian Valencia oversupply in the Middle East.
July 04 , 2012
Middle East: pome fruit market strong, citrus a challenge
David Pearce says a shortage of Chilean and U.S. apples has helped South African suppliers in the Middle East.
July 03 , 2012
Chile-Colombian frozen fruit plant launched
A Chilean-Colombian processing plant partnership has gone live and will be exporting frozen tropical fruits.
July 02 , 2012
Chinese challenges for Southern Hemisphere fruit exporters
The Chinese market may be "fussy" but presents great opportunities for fruit exporters.
June 28 , 2012
U.K. blueberries off to slow start
British blueberries are starting late this summer due to cold wet weather.
June 26 , 2012
