Post Archive

NZ: Maori mandate bolsters kiwifruit gains

A long term and united business model has helped New Zealand's Maori kiwifruit growers.
May 09 , 2012

Cocaine camouflaged as bananas seized by Peruvian officials

Peruvian agents have intercepted two metric tonnes of cocaine in banana boxes bound for Belgium.
May 09 , 2012

Australia: Coles to source local frozen vegetables

An Australian supermarket decision to source local veggies could impact key exporters to country.
May 09 , 2012

Maersk culls Andean-Europe service

Danish shipping line Maersk will finish up direct services from Peru and Chile to Northwest Europe.
May 09 , 2012

U.S.: Cornell launches new disease resistant raspberries

Double Gold and Crimson Night raspberry cultivars will be sold throughout the U.S. in spring next year.
May 08 , 2012

Opinion: mixed health messages and fresh produce opportunities

BerryBroad Juanita Gaglio talks misleading health claims and the EU's Food Information Transparency Initiative.
May 08 , 2012

Great task ahead for Chilean avocados in Brazil

Convincing Brazilians to make the switch to Hass variety avocados will be a big challenge for Chile.
May 08 , 2012

Mexican scientists discover yeast antidote to citrus mold

Researchers have discovered yeast is a powerful alternative in preventing post harvest citrus mold.
May 08 , 2012

Peruvian president's Asian trip set to open fruit export doors

Peruvian president Ollanta Humala's visit to Asia this week is expected to broaden the country's exports.
May 08 , 2012

South African easy peelers selling for less in the U.K. this season

South Africa's smaller soft citrus fruit could make it harder for producers to sell to retailers.
May 07 , 2012