Post Archive
Mexico's evolving consumer preferences in focus at PMA event
As the Mexican economy becomes more independent of the U.S., growers will need to take more note of local consumption trends, including a greater focus on organics and healthier diets.
May 19 , 2014
EU denies changes to Indian mango ban timeline
An EU spokesperson has contradicted an Indian press report that the controversial mango ban has been lifted.
May 16 , 2014
Australia: first grape shipments hit the South Korean market
Barnaby Joyce has hailed Australia's first table grape exports to South Korea as an 'exciting milestone'.
May 16 , 2014
Pakistan's public-private cooperation shows it takes two to mango
Pakistani government and industry have stepped up their game to prevent fruit fly incursions in mango exports.
May 16 , 2014
Rains put further strain on Argentine lemon season
While recent rains are unlikely to cut Tucumán's already lower lemon volumes, Daniel Ploper expects they will cause export delays.
May 16 , 2014
U.S.: fruit flies display jet-like flight agility
Despite their incredibly small brains, fruit flies can maneuver with the speed of an advanced aircraft.
May 16 , 2014
Fruit and vegetables lead U.S. organic sector's sales surge
The U.S. organic market has hit new heights, reaching US$35.1 billion in sales last year.
May 15 , 2014
U.K. mango importer urges 'no more knee-jerk reactions' to pest threats
Ripe Now's Lewey Hook is focusing more efforts on West African mangoes now that India-sourced trials have had to be put on hold.
May 15 , 2014
Highly promising outlook for Egyptian table grapes
With an early end to Indian supply, Egyptian grape exporters face a clear run in Europe, while trade negotiations are underway in Asia.
May 15 , 2014
U.K. company calls for compulsory heat treatment of mangoes
Fruity Fresh's Monica Bhandari says there is "no time for delay" in taking steps to reverse a ban on Indian mango imports.
May 15 , 2014
