Post Archive

U.S. company petitions for GM potato deregulation

A key supplier of french fries to fast food chains has sought deregulation of its GM potato line from APHIS.
May 03 , 2013

Californian strawberries boast increased acreage, early season

We speak with the California Strawberry Commission about increased planting and consumption.
May 03 , 2013

Market Pulse Week 17 - 2013

The initial Chilean kiwifruit shipments began to arrive to Europe and Asia in week 17.
May 02 , 2013

Strong season expected for Spanish stonefruit

All Spanish stonefruit categories were expected to rise in volume, except for apricots.
May 02 , 2013

Del Monte profit cut by a third in Q1

Del Monte's sales were strong in North America in the first quarter but European conditions were not so rosy.
May 02 , 2013

Contrasting outlooks for different Chilean citrus fruits

We speak with two Chilean citrus exporters with very different outlooks for this season.
May 02 , 2013

More Scandinavian Hepatitis A cases linked to frozen berries

Authorities are still looking for the source of a Nordic hepatitis outbreak linked to frozen berries.
May 02 , 2013

South Africa: trading platform brings fruit sellers online

South Africa's Farm Gate Exchange connects buyers and sellers through an online platform.
April 30 , 2013

Ecuador to reinforce Russian fruit market position

Ecuador's banana exports to Russia have skyrocketed this year with supermarket promotion plans underway.
April 30 , 2013

Port of Miami invests in big arrivals

The Port of Miami is getting ready for a renovated Panama Canal with a US$2 billion investment.
April 30 , 2013