Post Archive
U.S.: fair trade produce imports buoyant in 2012
Fair Trade USA certified produce imports have taken a significant leap in the last two years.
October 26 , 2012
USDA study results encourage wider strawberry window
New growing techniques on the U.S. East Coast could mean a whole new strawberry season.
October 24 , 2012
Ecuadorian mango season off to a strong start despite delays
Ecuador started its mango season with a bang, entering the U.S. market at higher quantities than expected.
October 23 , 2012
New brand name for Oppenheimer Group
Oppenheimer's new brand name will come as little surprise to those who have done business with the company.
October 23 , 2012
Opinion: shop, click, cook...will online be the new green grocer?
Dawn Gray looks at how the Amazon online business model could take the produce industry by storm.
October 19 , 2012
South Africa launches standardized audits for fruit industry
South Africa's fruit industry has sought to eliminate duplication with one auditing standard.
October 18 , 2012
New quality control service begins operation in Peru
Chilean and Peruvian companies Decofrut and CERPER have launched an alliance.
October 17 , 2012
Canada launches new apple variety
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada has bred a new apple crossing Splendour and Gala varieties.
October 15 , 2012
U.S. market 'demanding and competitive' for Chilean citrus
Chilean growers are unsatisfied with Navel orange returns this year but W. Murcotts have performed well.
October 11 , 2012
Ecuador banana price hike following 25% production drop
Ecuador's banana spot price has almost doubled following lower yields in the wake of bad weather and disease.
October 11 , 2012
