Countries

Subsole highlights solar energy grape project

Subsole general manager José Miguel Fernández says more innovative horticultural projects are needed to boost Chile's competitiveness.
April 25 , 2012

'Stop wasting your label messages', Cork urges growers

Lisa Cork says the push for better packaging and label marketing starts with grower initiative.
April 23 , 2012

Opinion: Why growers should call the pricing shots

Don Goodwin says growers should ask sellers tougher questions to ensure better prices.
April 23 , 2012

The Hass-Horn: old challenges with a new economy, new competition

Avocado expert Avi Crane discusses a range of obstacles the Californian industry needs to overcome.
April 19 , 2012

Dutch pear crop volumes expected to be 40% lower

Dutch pear producers are expecting a tough year for their crops after low temperatures earlier this year.
April 19 , 2012

Opinion: the scientific case for GM crops

A former Greenpeace leader calls on the international community to wake up and realize the benefits of GM crops.
April 17 , 2012

'Dubai is the new Rotterdam' with cold storage, says marketer

A fruit marketer says increased cold storage in Dubai means high early season citrus prices are 'unrealistic'.
April 11 , 2012

Opinion: fair trade produce goes from strength to strength

Fair Trade USA talks up growing demand and valuable projects in Mexico, Colombia, Costa Rica and Peru.
April 10 , 2012

'illegitimate' food safety measurement cases on the rise, exporters tell WTO

Indonesia's proposed Jakarta port closure was among the new concerns raised to the WTO.
April 03 , 2012

China achieves sweet orange genome breakthrough

China hopes the discovery of the sweet orange genome will allow it to refine the taste and quality of its own breeds.
March 30 , 2012