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Indian govt mulls Bangalore airport cold storage facility

New refrigeration capacity in Bangalore airport could be a "major boost" for perishables traders in the region.
February 04 , 2014

UN guidebook sets standards for plant genebanks

A U.N. guide seeks to standardize management of plant genetic material to promote conservation.
February 04 , 2014

Wide focus for Peruvian citrus in 2014

Sergio del Castillo discusses Peru's citrus production trends, and plans to develop markets like Africa.
February 04 , 2014

U.S.: California Citrus Mutual releases freeze damage estimates

On top of lost revenue due to freezes, San Joaquin Valley growers have spent big to protect remaining crops.
February 03 , 2014

IFCO Systems takes banana transport "gold standard" to task

A German company's product has been a game changer in the global transport of bananas.
February 03 , 2014

Dutch company makes the cut with grape destemming technology

A ZTI Mechatronic innovation promises to cut grape destemming costs significantly.
February 03 , 2014

Living Salad range expands to continental Europe

In the produce aisles of Britain and the Netherlands, consumers can buy salads for the windowsill rather than the fridge.
February 03 , 2014

BrimaPack's film packaging goes global, from factory to field

A Dutch technology free of chemicals or gases can extend broccoli shelf life by up to eight days.
February 03 , 2014

Compostable nets offer eco-friendly option for produce packaging

For Verpackungszentrum Graz, produce plays a key role in the radical measures needed to tackle global waste.
February 03 , 2014

Opinion: organic, more than just the absence of chemicals

Bev Oster highlights the often unknown benefits of organic production on communities and the environment.
January 31 , 2014