U.S.: Calavo’s Intense Tomato gains fair trade certification
An executive from the produce giant says the 'innovate and exclusive' Mexico-origin tomato will fill a need for new products and boost supermarket sales. Keep reading
View ArticleU.S.: Revenue growth beats volume rise for Nogales produce imports
Mexican fresh produce imports coming through the border port of Nogales hit US$3.2 billion in 2015-16, representing a growth rate of 15%. Keep reading
View ArticleU.S.: NatureFresh picks first Ohio-grown TOMZ tomatoes
There may be few sunlight hours in the Midwest at the moment, but NatureFresh has just started harvesting speciality tomatoes from its new Ohio greenhouse. Keep reading
View ArticleNatureSweet to launch new ‘perfect slicing tomato’ variety in 2017
A NatureSweet representative hopes the sandwich-oriented tomato that will be sold across the U.S., Canada and Mexico will help cut down on food waste. Keep reading
View ArticleRussia intercepts, destroys 60MT of Polish apples
It's now almost 2.5 years since the Russian ban began and the gray trade through Belarus is clearly still in full force. The post Russia intercepts, destroys 60MT of Polish apples appeared first on...
View ArticleMexican veggie industry must diversify, says AMHPAC
In response to proposed import taxes in the U.S., a leading Mexican grower association is accelerating feasibility studies for market development in Europe, Russia and Asia. The post Mexican veggie...
View ArticleItaly: Southern Seed samples new mini-melons at Fruit Logistica
No, this is not a tennis ball. The post Italy: Southern Seed samples new mini-melons at Fruit Logistica appeared first on FreshFruitPortal.com. Keep reading
View ArticleFrom Chinese bananas to NZ kiwifruit: Stockton’s ambitious biologics goals
The group has seen positive results in treating Fusarium Wilt in bananas, and CEO Guy Elitzur says it could be a winner in another major Chinese crop as well. The post From Chinese bananas to NZ...
View ArticleCyclone Debbie: ‘If there’s crop in the ground, it will be lost’, says...
As wind gusts of 263km/hr batter Hamilton Island and the cyclone is now starting to make landfall in mainland Australia, concerns are high for potential infrastructure damage and flooding in the...
View ArticleAustralia: Cyclone Debbie ag damages easily in “hundreds of millions of dollars”
The cyclone battered sugarcane fields and winter vegetable production, while mango orchards could take "years to recover". The post Australia: Cyclone Debbie ag damages easily in “hundreds of millions...
View Article‘Relatively poor’ U.S. market for Florida tomatoes amid peak Mexican imports
Reggie Brown alleges a tomato agreement with Mexico has been 'circumvented' this season. The post ‘Relatively poor’ U.S. market for Florida tomatoes amid peak Mexican imports appeared first on...
View ArticleSouth Africa: ZZ2 ‘Nature Farming’ takes compost to new level
The grower makes its own compost on 28 hectares which it applies to all its crops, sometimes accompanied by a special "compost tea" in the irrigation mix. The post South Africa: ZZ2 ‘Nature Farming’...
View ArticleU.S.: Equitable Food Initiative partners with nonprofit marketer Red Tomato
Two farms in Red Tomato’s network will participate in the pilot scheme during the 2017 growing season. The post U.S.: Equitable Food Initiative partners with nonprofit marketer Red Tomato appeared...
View ArticleRussia may ease Turkish tomato restrictions
One possible scenario is reportedly for Russia to only allow Turkish tomato imports during the winter season when domestic production cannot meet demand. The post Russia may ease Turkish tomato...
View ArticleWhat could thawing of Russia-Turkey relations mean for produce trade?
RK Marketing's Irina Koziy provides her take on the recent joint statement to lift trade sanctions between the two countries. The post What could thawing of Russia-Turkey relations mean for produce...
View ArticleRussia to import Turkish tomatoes when local stocks are low
Prior to the embargo, almost half of all tomatoes consumed in Russia came from Turkey. The post Russia to import Turkish tomatoes when local stocks are low appeared first on FreshFruitPortal.com. Keep...
View ArticleWe won’t lift ban on Turkish tomatoes, says Russian minister
The agriculture minister says the ban will "definitely not" be lifted in the coming years, contrary to recent media reports. The post We won’t lift ban on Turkish tomatoes, says Russian minister...
View ArticleU.S.: Oceanside Pole expands Roma tomato acreage
Oppy says data shows Romas dominated the tomato category in 2016, representing almost 40% of all tomatoes sold. The post U.S.: Oceanside Pole expands Roma tomato acreage appeared first on...
View ArticleIndia: Armed guards deployed to protect tomato shipments amid price hike
Traders in a wholesale market requested security after prices for the staple ingredient skyrocketed in just a few weeks. The post India: Armed guards deployed to protect tomato shipments amid price...
View ArticleTomato-rich diet halves skin cancer rates in mice, new study finds
Ohio State University researchers found that only male mice fed dehydrated red tomatoes had reductions in tumor growth. The post Tomato-rich diet halves skin cancer rates in mice, new study finds...
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