Post Archive
Europe to create 'stabilization mechanism' for Ecuadorian banana trade
With Ecuador set to join a trade agreement between Europe, Colombia and Peru, some EU ministers are concerned about how local growers could be impacted.
November 26 , 2015
Follow the Frieda: Playful branding seeks out younger consumers
Frieda's Specialty Produce CEO Karen Caplan discusses a new brand and footage that didn't make the 'Fear No Fruit' documentary.
November 19 , 2015
Suspected HLB detection in Portugal puts Spain on high alert
One and a half hectares of citrus groves in southern Portugal have been ripped up amid fears a destructive pest has arrived.
November 17 , 2015
Australia: APAL loses court battle for Pink Lady control
The Australian apple industry may lose control of its own breed of Pink Lady apple being grown in Chile, following a Victorian Supreme Court ruling.
November 11 , 2015
South African banana producer hit by strike action
A second strike in as many months has hit the South African produce industry, involving some 2,000 banana workers alleging they were denied the right to join labor unions.
November 10 , 2015
U.S.: Limoneira closes in on new Chilean acquisitions
Limoneira CEO Harold Edwards speaks about boosting operations in South America, and the capital behind the group's big investment push.
November 09 , 2015
EU vegetable imports led by Morocco, Israel, Egypt
Falling tomato and onion imports to the EU in the first half of this year contributed to total vegetable arrivals dropping 5%.
November 06 , 2015
South Africa: Fruit selfie campaign targets millennials
A major pome fruit marketer hopes to boost fruit consumption among children with a new campaign.
November 05 , 2015
India: IG International strengthens avocado strategy
A major Indian fruit trader is giving avocados a 'trendy new look' with launch of prepacked fruit from New Zealand exporter Avanza.
November 04 , 2015
Chile: Hortifrut and Yentzen Group team up to promote global ag innovation
With the creation of the 'Agrinnovation' initiative, two Chile-based firms hope to give a leg up to companies that can make a real difference to the horticultural industry.
November 03 , 2015
