The new American chestnut: restoring native forests

Devastated by blight, the iconic American chestnut is regaining old ground with a new hybrid.

March 31 , 2014

Market access and anti-corruption at PMA Fresh Connections: China

The Shanghai Free Trade Zone and effectiveness of anti-corruption efforts were among the hottest topics discussed in China last week.

March 28 , 2014

U.S.: Felix takes ethylene management from field to warehouse

A Felix Instruments device brings greater precision to the fruit and vegetable ripening process.

March 28 , 2014

Australian almonds to hit record production

As the world's second largest grower of almonds, Australia has engaged in marketing campaigns to help find a home for extra production.

March 27 , 2014

EU bans Indian mangoes, eggplant

EU members moved to ban five Indian fresh produce categories, effective until the end of 2015.

March 26 , 2014

PMA Fresh Connections China: the future of e-commerce

E-commerce offers tremendous growth and import opportunities in China, said panelists at PMA Fresh Connections.

March 26 , 2014

Canada: British Columbia targets sales growth for greenhouse produce

British Columbia hopes to win over local and international markets with a growing greenhouse vegetable sector.

March 26 , 2014

NZ: Zespri expects China kiwifruit growth this season

Zespri is on the cusp of signing a new importer in China, where executive Simon Limmer looks at the season ahead.

March 24 , 2014

Chile: CSAV shareholders show approval for Hapag-Lloyd merger

Two of the world's leading shipping lines are one step closer to a game-changing partnership.

March 21 , 2014

U.S.: organic pome fruit growers may stay the course, but at a cost

New organic standards may not scare away most apple and pear growers, but new treatments could prove costly.

March 21 , 2014