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Hortifrut's Brazilian arm enjoying 30% berry sales growth

Berry Good is planning to open two additional sales offices in Brazil amid sharp growth, thanks partly to consumers learning more about its fruit.
August 24 , 2015

Colombia to send first dragon fruit shipment to South Korea

With treatment facilities up and running, Asoppitaya is set to export to a new lucrative market this week while it also seeks out fresh opportunities from Europe and an eventual U.S. market opening.
August 24 , 2015

Argentina: Wish Farms expects blueberry volumes to double

Adequate chill hours and no harsh weather events have a Florida-based distributor feeling optimistic about its Argentine blueberry season.
August 24 , 2015

Australia: TR4 spreads on quarantined banana farm

The destruction of 210 Panama disease-infested banana plants on a Queensland farm was not enough to contain the destructive fungus.
August 24 , 2015

Israeli organic sea lettuce lines make a splash

Arava Export Growers is negotiating with U.K. and German retailers to sell its nutrient-packed seaweed grown in offshore 'eco pools'.
August 24 , 2015

British consumers' chilli curiosity heats up

A U.K. chilli grower is trialing more than 30 varieties in southern England, amid an increasing number of 'savvy' consumers.
August 24 , 2015

SIPPO Buyer Mission Colombia

It's not quite the same as being there, but in our photo gallery you'll see some highlights from a Colombian fruit buyer mission that will form a key focus of our news coverage this week.
August 24 , 2015

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