Post Archive

'We can't just focus on trade', says Peruvian banana leader

Peru's largest organic banana cooperative has come far since its inception in 2003, but there is still a long way to go.
October 30 , 2012

Chilean growers riding wave of Pink Lady demand

Pink Lady America's John Reeves says improved techniques have improved the quality of Chilean apples.
October 29 , 2012

NZ: Zespri to launch compostable kiwifruit label

Zespri will use compostable labels for all its organic kiwifruit next season after a good trial this year.
October 29 , 2012

Canada invests in marketing for innovative organic farming

Canada is pushing to give its organic foods a competitive edge on the international market.
October 29 , 2012

Hortifrut-VitalBerry merger to cut supply 'lull', says Naturipe

It is hoped a Chilean blueberry merger will reduce fragmented distribution chains and supply gaps.
October 29 , 2012

South Africa misses peak price window for blueberries

Cold weather has set the South African blueberry season back by about three weeks.
October 29 , 2012

Hortifrut and VitalBerry announce merger agreement

Two major Chilean berry companies have agreed on a merger to harness economies of scale.
October 26 , 2012

State of the Industry talks go back to the future

E-commerce, healthier lifestyles and robots took center stage on a PMA State of the Industry panel.
October 26 , 2012

Climate change: calculating the impacts on Chilean blueberries

Dr Rodrigo Cazanga discusses studies into the effects of climate change on blueberries in Chile's Maule region.
October 26 , 2012

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