Monday, November 20, 2017 Latin America edition Photo report Amsterdam Produce Show PHOTO REPORT Last week saw the second edition of the Amsterdam Produce Show take place in the Westergasfabriek. There were noticeably more Dutch stand holders and certainly more Dutch visitors than last year. Our photo report reflects this, […]
First Panama disease-resistant Cavendish bananas developed
Thursday, November 16, 2017 Latin America edition World-first Panama disease-resistant Cavendish bananas developed Researchers from Queensland University of Technology in Brisbane, Australia, have designed genetically modified Cavendish bananas with resistance to the devastating soil-borne Panama disease.This disease is caused by the fungus Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. cubense Tropical race 4 (TR4) […]
Brazil: Orange juice industry may benefit from Florida citrus losses
Wednesday, November 15, 2017 Latin America edition Update fruit Internal market Brazil: Orange juice industry may benefit from Florida citrus losses Many mango producers from Livramento de Nossa Senhora, Bahía region, didn’t harvest any fruit last week. According to HF Brasil, the rains of last week were welcome, however, it […]
World Banana Forum discusses threats from TR4
Monday, November 13, 2017 Latin America edition World Banana Forum discusses threats from TR4 Last week, Geneva was the banana capital of the world. Although not a single banana is grown in Switzerland, this city was home to the third World Banana Forum. The FAO’s consultative body discussed current topics, […]