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Research shows wild pollinators make a world of difference
- . March 2013
A global study led by Argentina’s Universidad Nacional de Río Negro (UNRN) has found honeybees may not be the best
European produce consumption “stagnating”, Freshfel report shows
- . March 2013
The latest Freshfel Consumption Monitor report shows European fruit and vegetable fell 3% on the preceeding five-year average in 2011.
Wish Farms has become a major player in Florida blueberry deal
- . March 2013
Wish Farms President Gary Wishnatzki has been a leader in establishing the Florida blueberry industry, and he sees it continuing
U.S.: Fourth quarter results favorable for fruit, organics
- . March 2013
Retail sales of fresh fruit and organic produce surged in the fourth quarter, but price deflation and flat movement caused
An interactive atlas to preserve agricultural biodiversity
- . March 2013
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists and cooperators have developed an interactive atlas of wild plants in Guatemala that are closely
Blueberries most harvested soft fruit in Germany
- . March 2013
In the last year, 9,000 tonnes of blueberries were harvested in Germany. This makes these the most harvested bush berries
Berries to become top category “one country at a time”, says Bjorn
- . February 2013
As the top fruit category in the U.S, the U.K. and now Norway, berries have gained significant traction and are
Peru: Expert recommends using biological control in blueberries
- . February 2013
Implementing biological control in blueberry plantations can help improve integrated crop management, explained Sebastian Ochoa, an expert in the fruit
US: Pesticide data shows fresh produce safety record
- . February 2013
An annual U.S. Department of Agriculture report on pesticides on fruits and vegetables once again shows that residues are below
New Jersey blueberry grower wins award
- . February 2013
Columbia Fruit Farms has been named the New Jersey Blueberry Grower of the Year. The Vegetable Growers Association of New