Today's Headline
Mexico: Social responsibility alliance expects certificate system by late 2017
While AHIFORES does not have the authority to audit companies, its director Aimée Nuñez believes new certifications will change the game in Mexico.
May 29 , 2017
High hopes in Italy for Canadian table grape market prospects
Italian fruit industry leaders discuss phenomenal growth for different crops in the Canadian market in recent years, and the challenges and benefits of new protocols.
May 26 , 2017
Interpoma China organizers "positively surprised" by uptake
China may be the world's leading producer of apples, but with low yields per hectare the country has a lot more potential up its sleeve.
May 25 , 2017
U.S.: SCFBA slams "draconian" budget cut proposals
Growers are up in arms over proposed cuts to the Specialty Crop Block Grant and Market Access programs.
May 24 , 2017
Colombia: Pacific Fruits expands export offering
One of Colombia's leading avocado players is broadening its horizons by adding limes and pineapples into the mix.
May 24 , 2017
Fresh produce skin glow beats a suntan, Aussie research finds
Could recent research on fruits and vegetables turn the beauty industry on its head?
May 23 , 2017
GlobalG.A.P. launches new TR4 disease biosecurity add-on for bananas
The tool allows growers to perform a detailed risk assessment of their banana plantations and provides the basic points in the preparation of a mitigation plan.
May 23 , 2017
Sutherland Produce to sell “world’s most expensive” cherry gift box in China
As a promotion for its upcoming cherry deal the group has made a slight deviation into the world of precious metals.
May 22 , 2017
U.S.: Interest "takes off" for HLB-tolerant mandarin variety
When the Sugar Belle was launched in 2009 and planted by a single grower, no one knew about its greening tolerance.
May 22 , 2017
Costa Rica orders suspension of Del Monte pineapple project
The announcement this week came shortly after another decision that's set to affect the pineapple industry - a ban on the use of herbicide Bromacil.
May 19 , 2017



