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Brazil: "Tasty and processed" fruits are the future, says Pão de Açúcar
A representative from a major Brazilian supermarket chain speaks about consumer trends and where the company will be placing its emphasis in the coming years.
August 21 , 2015
Philips city farming innovation sheds light on the power of indoor production
Innovations from Philips' GrowWise Research Center in Eindhoven could have global ramifications for indoor farming.
August 20 , 2015
Argentina develops post-harvest technique to boost cherry shelf life
By employing a treatment normally used for climacteric fruits, Argentine cherry exporters hope to reach new Asian and Middle Eastern markets.
August 20 , 2015
Mexican papaya exports up 126% since 2012
A growing number of Mexican papaya growers becoming certified has helped the industry see substantial growth.
August 20 , 2015
Chile seeks new kiwifruit varieties through Italian alliance
A kiwifruit breeding program Chile is currently working on is intended to help the country better compete with New Zealand.
August 20 , 2015
State of the Market - Week 33, 2015
Week 33 saw the first Chilean Hass avocado shipment of the season set sail for the U.S.
August 19 , 2015
U.S.: Chelan Fruit loses packhouse in fire
The head of a major Washington fruit packer estimates losses incurred from a recent fire that destroyed one of its two main plants will be US$50-80 million.
August 19 , 2015
U.K.: Sainsbury's sees record sales of English apples
British retailer Sainsbury's sold 6,000MT more of English apples over the last year, representing record volumes.
August 19 , 2015
Subsole and Westfalia create Colombian avocado company
Two major avocado exporters from Chile and South Africa are reportedly "transforming international competition into international collaboration" to establish a year-round supply.
August 19 , 2015
U.S.: Early Northwest cherry season draws to a close
Northwest Cherry Growers says overall the third-largest season in history was positive, except for an 'avalance' of fruit after the Fourth of July holidays.
August 19 , 2015
