Post Archive

Great expectations for processed Peruvian peppers

Whether it be in the U.S. or South Korea, pizza preparation trends have propelled Peruvian processed pepper exports.
January 06 , 2016

U.S. Colombian orange import permit suspension 'no inconvenience'

Orange and lime exporter Lorenzo Pico gives the Colombian perspective on a recent APHIS decision.
January 06 , 2016

Peruvian ag exports to rise 3.4% in 2016

Even though farmers are preoccupied with the threat of El Niño, Peru is set to increase agricultural exports this year.
January 06 , 2016

FLIA 2016: The home-harvesting tomato plant that keeps on giving

As part of a series on Fruit Logistica Innovation Award nominees, we look at a 'Kitchen Minis Tomato' concept that is taking Scandinavia by storm.
January 06 , 2016

Warm winter to impact Dutch asparagus deal

"I have never seen anything like this before," says Netherlands Asparagus Center managing director Richard Wilms.
January 06 , 2016

Australia: Woolworths enters Chinese online retail market

Australian products are set for another boost in China now that Woolworths has a store on Tmall Global.
January 06 , 2016

South Africa awaits U.S. AGOA negotiation results

South Africa is now in "extra time" as negotiations continue with the U.S. to try and maintain duty relief for exports, including many fruit crops.
January 06 , 2016

U.S.: Chiquita loses insurance dispute appeal

An Ohio appeals court has upheld a decision that produce group Chiquita will have to pay US$13 million to National Union Fire Insurance Co.
January 06 , 2016

Colombia conducts mock Panama Disease TR4 drill

Panama Disease Tropical Race IV has not yet been reported in Colombia, but growers and authorities in the northern department of Magdalena are getting prepared nonetheless.
January 05 , 2016

South Africa: Litchi production bolstered by early U.S. market success

Litchi production in South Africa looks set to increase following the first successful export campaign to the U.S.
January 05 , 2016