Post Archive
Getting past the Latin American banana shortage
Organics Unlimited's president talks low banana supplies, disease control and Peruvian expansion.
February 14 , 2012
NZ: Zespri 'appears open' to one year Enza Gold export trial
Turners & Growers is optimistic for Enza Gold kiwifruit exports after a recent positive meeting with Zespri.
February 14 , 2012
U.S.: Market 52 files for bankruptcy
After eight years supplying fresh produce, U.S. company Market 52 has filed for bankruptcy.
February 14 , 2012
Chilean grape exporter wins landmark import price ruling case
The DRC has ruled in favor of a Chilean grape exporter in a case surrounding low import prices.
February 14 , 2012
South Africa trials early Forelle pear shipment
South Africa is involved in an early export trial of one of its largest pear cultivars in a bid to beat rivals on quality.
February 14 , 2012
GM crop hectares rose 8% in 2011
An ISAAA study found GM crop plantation area rose by 12 million hectares last year.
February 13 , 2012
Heavy rains set to cut back Peruvian mango exports
Peru was already expecting lower mango export volumes, but recent rains have cut expectations again.
February 13 , 2012
NZ: kiwifruit grafting investigation could take two months, says Zespri
A Zespri illegal grafting investigation concerning the chairman's brother is set to take two months at least.
February 13 , 2012
Peru could 'easily double' U.S. avocado volumes in 2012, says expert
A Peruvian professor says the country should hold the trigger on U.S. avocado exports until June to get better prices.
February 13 , 2012
Opinion: retailers need to get their act together with marketing messages
Golden Sun Marketing owner Don Goodwin discusses some disturbing trends in the fresh produce retail space.
February 13 , 2012
