Post Archive
Mini, brown tomatoes challenge consumer perception
Mastronardi Produce's Mini Kumato tomato may look a bit odd at first glance but the company says it's sweet.
June 18 , 2013
Mexican scientists map avocado genome
Scientists in Guanajuato have completed genome mapping for a native Mexican avocado variety.
June 17 , 2013
Developing a food safety culture - 'dude, wash your hands!'
While speaking at PMA Fresh Connections, a U.S. scientist said Australia needed a stronger food safety culture.
June 17 , 2013
Peru: CEPIBO plans to raise banana yields by 50%
An organic Peruvian banana cooperative has set itself an ambitious productivity goal.
June 14 , 2013
South Africa: an emerging market for fair trade agriculture
Fairtrade Label South Africa's Arianna Baldo explains the potential of emerging markets as fair trade consumers.
June 14 , 2013
U.S.: Dole board under investigation
Two U.S. law firms have launched investigations relating to this week's acquisition offer from Dole CEO David Murdock.
June 13 , 2013
Finding a solution to avocados' alternate bearing
Chilean agronomist Francisco Mena discusses his consultancy's work in tackling alternate bearing in avocados.
June 13 , 2013
Vietnam accelerates dragon fruit planting
High prices have enticed many Vietnamese growers to abandon rice and vegetable farming in favor of dragon fruit.
June 13 , 2013
Market Pulse Week 23 - 2013
Red grape sales were slow in Brazil and Russia during week 23.
June 12 , 2013
Community and quality: a snapshot of Sydney's produce retailers
From farmers' markets to Costco, the PMA Fresh Connections Australia-New Zealand retail tour took in a range of trends from produce sellers.
June 12 , 2013
