All articles by Fruitnet.com Staff – Page 73

  • Peru Mangoes
    Article

    Peru mangoes bound for Japan

    2010-01-04T00:50:21Z

    Peru’s food safety body believes Japanese phytosanitary restrictions on its mangoes will be lifted during the first quarter of 2010

  • Aus Citrus
    Article

    Heat cuts Australian citrus crops

    2010-01-04T00:10:46Z

    Unseasonal spring heat has had a drastic effect on Australia’s citrus crops, with exporters fearful of a large reduction in crop yields

  • strawberry
    Article

    Researchers develop automated plant sorter

    2009-12-22T06:01:24Z

    Pittsburgh researchers have developed a machine that uses computer vision and machine learning technology to sort strawberry plants by quality

  • Grapes
    Article

    Australian state fights phylloxera

    2009-12-22T05:46:43Z

    The government of the Australian state of Victoria is fighting the grapevine pest phylloxera by conducting surveys of western vineyards

  • Tesco bananas loose
    Article

    Dispute end could benefit Australia

    2009-12-22T05:37:31Z

    The Australian trade minister believes the end of the ‘banana wars’ dispute could pave the way for increased Australian exports of tropical products

  • Article

    Pacific carriers to raise rates

    2009-12-22T05:25:37Z

    The WTSA have announced they will recommend an increase in westbound trans-Pacific shipping rates from 15 February 2010

  • USDA Vilsack
    Article

    USDA invests in emerging markets

    2009-12-21T10:57:31Z

    The USDA has provided US$8.2m in funding to promote overseas market access for US food and agriculture under its Emerging Markets Programme

  • German organic apples
    Article

    AFFCO supports young fruit growers

    2009-12-21T06:13:01Z

    The Australian Fresh Fruit Company is staging two events next year aimed at boosting the skills of the country’s young fruit growers

  • Ausveg logo
    Article

    AUSVEG and Bayer team up

    2009-12-18T06:09:11Z

    AUSVEG has formed a partnership with Bayer CropScience to explore marketing opportunities and combat disease and threats

  • cherries
    Article

    NZ cherry yields down slightly

    2009-12-18T00:07:07Z

    Cherry growers in New Zealand’s Central Otago region are predicting slightly lighter cherry crops this year, but quality and taste appear good

  • Article

    MOL raises Asia-US rates

    2009-12-18T00:03:06Z

    Japanese carrier MOL has joined the growing trend among liners to increase rates on its trans-Pacific routes

  • Pakistan mango packing
    Article

    Pakistan exporters seek compensation

    2009-12-16T23:00:09Z

    Pakistani fruit exporters are demanding compensation after the government halted shipments crossing the border

  • Dole sign FL
    Article

    Dole to use iGPS pallets

    2009-12-10T05:28:45Z

    Florida-based firm iGPS has announced Dole Fresh Fruits will begin shipping some of its products on the company’s all-plastic pallets

  • Cherries
    Article

    Californian cherry pioneer dies

    2009-12-09T09:44:30Z

    The Californian cherry industry is mourning the passing of Al Gotelli, who died 25 November at his Stockton home aged 80

  • Fairtrade go bananas
    Article

    Philippines to launch Fairtrade bananas

    2009-12-04T10:00:35Z

    Two Philippine companies have been working with local growers to gain accreditation for the country’s first Fairtrade bananas

  • drought
    Article

    California combats drought

    2009-12-03T09:08:19Z

    The Californian government is combating drought by announcing its lowest-ever initial water allocation of just five per cent

  • Aus Citrus
    Article

    Heat hits Riverland citrus

    2009-12-02T12:23:22Z

    A recent heatwave in South Australia’s Riverland region looks set to slash next season’s navel orange crop, although quality indications are good

  • Asian Citrus Holdings
    Article

    Asian Citrus shares plunge

    2009-12-01T03:56:26Z

    Chinese orange plantation owner Asian Citrus Holdings has seen its share prices plunge after it was suspended on its Hong Kong Stock Exchange debut

  • California citrus
    Article

    Paramount helps develop workforce

    2009-11-30T00:03:36Z

    US company Paramount Citrus has partnered with California State University in a bid to train the citrus workers of the future

  • Garlic
    Article

    China garlic prices soar

    2009-11-27T00:32:22Z

    Lower production levels and fears about the H1N1 ‘swine flu’ virus have led to skyrocketing garlic prices in China