Post Archive

Opinion: don't fight the tech game change, join forces with the consumer

BerryBroad Juanita Gaglio gives the rundown of changing technology in the fresh produce industry.
September 22 , 2011

Ausveg applauds United Nations obesity, diabetes agenda

Australia's peak vegetable industry body has welcomed the focus on obesity issues at the recent UN General Assembly.
September 22 , 2011

Mexico expects higher avocado shipments to U.S. this season

A Mexican avocado producers' association is upbeat about U.S. market prospects with higher volumes expected.
September 22 , 2011

Chile's fruit industry lacks 33% of the labor it needs

Urbanization has spurred Chile's fruit union to call for labor law changes if it is to meet its high export goals.
September 22 , 2011

Chile to export first truffles in 2013

Chilean truffle growers have increased production this year with plans to export in 2013.
September 22 , 2011

Market Pulse week 37 — 2011

A small proportion of small sized fruit put the U.S. lemon market under pressure in week 37.
September 21 , 2011

Ecuador's mango production to fall in 2011-12

Ecuador's peak mango body expects a 5% fall in production this year.
September 21 , 2011

Filipino banana growers fear fungal outbreak

A fungal banana disease has wiped out 1,200 hectares of plantations in the Philippines, with growers fearful it will spread.
September 21 , 2011

Dutch govt offers social scheme for Colombian banana growers

Colombian banana growers have welcomed a Dutch Government scheme to promote sustainable production for small growers.
September 21 , 2011

Chile's fresh fruit exports jump, U.S. arrivals down

Chile's latest fruit export statistics show a rise driven by Asian and Latin American demand, while U.S. shipments fell.
September 21 , 2011