Post Archive
Strawberry season kicks off in British supermarkets
Despite a cold snap during the growing season, Tesco has begun to stock British grown strawberries four days earlier than last year.
March 04 , 2016
Q&A: As the big players move in, what does fair trade actually mean?
Oke USA's Jessica Jones-Hughes looks at the changes at play in the fair trade banana game, and how a new web documentary aims to promote the category.
March 04 , 2016
Australian 'Hailstorm Heroes' campaign promotes superficially affected pears
It's a common story in the fruit industry the world over; you toil all year for a good crop and just when you least expect it, disaster strikes.
March 04 , 2016
Chile: Fedefruta awaits green light on ag labor reform
The reform is expected to cater more to the needs of the country's rural growers.
March 04 , 2016
European market recovery boosts Total Produce's bottom line
A rise in average prices and two North American acquisitions helped Total Produce record improved results in 2015.
March 03 , 2016
Peru enters negotiations for Mexican Hass avocado market access
As global avocado demand grows, why not try to tap the world's highest per capita consumer in its off-season?
March 03 , 2016
U.K.: Spanish table grape grower adopts Marco packhouse equipment
A technology that allows growers to punnet at source has been able to 'massively reduce' overpack worldwide.
March 03 , 2016
U.S.: Californian McDonald's serves up new veggie loaded breakfast bowls
The new breakfast options include baby spinach, kale and tomatoes.
March 03 , 2016
Netherlands: New energy efficient cold storage site at Port of Rotterdam
AGRO Merchants Group has started to develop a new temperature-controlled warehouse to bolster trade.
March 03 , 2016
Fresh Takes: A starring role to boost consumption
The PMA's Krystle Dowling discusses a recent trip to Hollywood to talk with top studio reps about placing more produce in TV and film.
March 03 , 2016
