Post Archive
Germany: Cologne police uncover €31.5M of cocaine in Ecuadorian bananas
The discovery is even larger than significant banana-related drug busts in Germany over the last two years in Berlin and Bremerhaven.
April 11 , 2017
China: Mr. Avocado Ripe Center opened in Shanghai
The joint venture between Mission Produce, Lantao International and Pagoda Stores is expected to "accelerate growth".
April 10 , 2017
Opinion: Emerging countries must avoid globalization ‘paradox’
Camposol independent board member Raul Fernandez says that in developed countries, there has not been the same advance in the education of the population as in the demand for labor.
April 10 , 2017
U.S.: Variety mix, quality boost domestic movement for Washington apples
Taiwan and India have been Washington State's number three and four export markets this campaign, which saw the second-largest crop in history.
April 10 , 2017
U.S.-bound Latam mango shipments remain far higher than 2016
By the end of week 13 Mexico had shipped around 11.4 million boxes in total for the season, compared to 7.4 million boxes last year.
April 10 , 2017
U.K.: Drones to tackle fruit fly spread on soft fruit farms
The drones will detect the pests much earlier than traditional methods by flying over “sticky traps” and indentifying fruit fly from the air.
April 10 , 2017
Chile tripled avo exports to U.S. due to Mexican conflict, says industry rep
The Chilean avocado industry's export balance has ended up rather different to previous seasons.
April 10 , 2017
Chilean blueberry season leaves sour taste for industry
Exports may have risen by 13% this past campaign, but rising international competition and low prices caused some headaches.
April 10 , 2017
U.K.: Chefs turn to tech for “clear and concise” wholesale ordering app
The developer says GoKart 'gets rid of all the headache' of phoning multiple suppliers and can reduce food waste.
April 07 , 2017
Delays for Peruvian Satsuma mandarin campaign
Coloring issues echo the situation faced by Peru's pomegranate growers, and peak exports will likely be running late as a result.
April 07 , 2017
