Post Archive
"Blood avocado" story appears in Mexican press
A Vocativ.com story alleging drug cartel involvement in the Mexican avocado trade has gone viral.
December 02 , 2013
Profit drop in store for Kenyan horticultural exporter
Falling tea prices and less avocado production will likely lead to an earnings decline for Kenya's Kakuzi Limited.
November 29 , 2013
Chilean blueberry harvest enters peak volumes in Central Valley
High blueberry volumes have been picked in Chile recently but air shipments still dominated exports last week.
November 29 , 2013
Sun World names grape marketers in Australia, South Africa
Freshworld and Fresh Produce Group are the latest grape licensees of Sun World.
November 28 , 2013
Banana odor affected by post-harvest treatment, Brazilian study finds
A Brazilian scientist has revealed insights into how cold temperatures and chemicals can affect banana smell and color.
November 28 , 2013
U.S.: Nicaraguan dragonfruit appeals to shoppers on a budget
Nicaraguan dragonfruit hit the U.S. market for the first time this year, creating price competition for Vietnam.
November 27 , 2013
California-China citrus agreement nears final stages
After losing market access in April, California citrus may once again be welcome in China.
November 27 , 2013
London seeks place on global produce event calendar
Not only does London now have a new super-port, but in June it will host a new produce event to link exporters with the innovative U.K. market.
November 26 , 2013
Japan's declining fruit industry captures international interest
The U.S. has taken interest in Japan's fruit market due to the Asian nation's declining national supply.
November 26 , 2013
Opinion: purple sweet potatoes ready for the holidays
Karen Caplan discusses a brilliantly-colored sweet potato variety that is high in anthocyanins with a low glycemic index.
November 25 , 2013
