Post Archive
Dole China signs strategic partnership with Golden Orchard
The deal expands on Dole China's previous strategy that was mostly focused on the Guangzhou wholesale market.
May 11 , 2016
Germany: Fairtrade banana import volume up by a third in 2015
Fairtrade-certified bananas now make up one tenth of the market in Germany.
May 11 , 2016
U.K.: Tesco spreads the love for avocado with butter alternative
Avocados are becoming so popular in the U.K. that Tesco has launched a spreadable version of the fruit as a healthier substitute for butter.
May 11 , 2016
California Appeals Court supports Gerawan worker in case against ALRB
An Agricultural Labor Relations Board (ALRB) decision to bar a Gerawan worker from union bargaining proceedings has been deemed unconstitutional.
May 10 , 2016
Peru on high alert for HLB
The insect that spreads citrus greening has been found near the northern border with Ecuador.
May 10 , 2016
South Africa: U.S.-oriented summer citrus group changes name
Summer Citrus from South Africa (SCSA) has unveiled volume estimates and plans for the 2016 season in the U.S.
May 10 , 2016
EU seed patenting law too broad, says Dutch organic group
Yesterday marked the start of a Dutch campaign raising awareness about the 'dangers' of European seed patent law.
May 10 , 2016
U.S.: HLB reports ongoing Brazilian papaya shortages
Unprecedented drought conditions in the state of Espirito Santo have caused the shortage which is expected to last through July.
May 10 , 2016
BelOrta signals start of red berry campaign
Belgian fruit cooperative BelOrta has launched this season’s red berry campaign with sales kicking off recently and supply expected to last until Christmas.
May 10 , 2016
"Point of difference" marks EU divergence from U.S. blueberry market trend
Fall Creek's Cort Brazelton looks at the changes underway in the EU blueberry market, where varieties and a sense of exclusivity reign supreme.
May 10 , 2016



