Sharp fall in Spanish citrus output in 2017-18 ­

Preliminary data for estimations of Spanish fruit and vegetable production in the first five months of 2018 show extra-early potato volumes are up 4.3%, while tomato volumes are down 6.2% […]
Mon 28/05/2018 by Richard Wilkinson

New Shanghai trade show for China’s fresh produce

New Shanghai trade show for China’s fresh produce
Inaugural China Fruit Logistica attracted over 2,000 professionals to Shanghai. The first China Fruit Logistica (China FL) was held on May 14-16, bringing together almost 100 exhibitors, the majority of […]
Fri 25/05/2018 by Richard Wilkinson

US researchers study fungus to combat Fusarium wilt

US researchers study fungus to combat Fusarium wilt
Fungus might provide the solution to a disease that strikes tomatoes. Scientists from the University of Florida are working on this method as a means to help control Fusarium wilt. […]
Fri 25/05/2018 by Richard Wilkinson

Frutas Montosa, develops exclusive ripeness indicator

Spanish avocado specialist Frutas Montosa is a world reference in innovation. The tropical fruit leader from Malaga has been developping for many years its own indicator of physiological ripeness (APM), […]
Thu 24/05/2018 by Richard Wilkinson

Russia to end reliance on imported potato

Russia to end reliance on imported potato
With the on-going sanctions limiting Russia’s imports, the country is reshaping its domestic potato production so that the country no longer has to rely on the world to provide its […]
Wed 23/05/2018 by Richard Wilkinson

Drought hits South Africa’s pip fruit production

Drought hits South Africa’s pip fruit production
A severe drought is currently affecting South Africa’s Western Cape region, which accounts for around 80% of the country’s apple and pear production. The lack of winter rainfall in 2017 […]
Wed 23/05/2018 by Richard Wilkinson

Mushroom production in Russia has been growing steadily

Mushroom production has been growing dynamically in Russia, informs Interagro Company basing on its industry and market researches. Thus, mushroom production has doubled during last two years, reaching 20,000 tons […]
Wed 23/05/2018 by Richard Wilkinson

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