Post Archive
Peru: Camposol workers announce strike
The workers' union of Peru's largest horticultural exporter has called for a general strike in May.
April 16 , 2012
Carrefour sales stagnant but food spending 'resilient' in Q1
Carrefour's sales have dipped in main markets, but Latin American strength helped reduced the blow.
April 13 , 2012
Fresh Guacamole
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April 13 , 2012
Opinion: Why Kenya needs a world class port
The World Bank's Wolfgang Fengler highlights how better port facilities could help lift Kenya's economy.
April 13 , 2012
Buyers more cost-conscious in 2012, U.S. study finds
A U.S. grocery shopper study has found coupon use is most prevalent in higher-income households.
April 13 , 2012
New labels connect U.S. shoppers to grower orchards by video
With Greenscans technology consumers can watch videos from fruit labels when making purchase decisions.
April 13 , 2012
Lack of rainfall helps Brazil's fig exports grow
Brazil records increased fig sales in the first quarter thanks to good fruit quality.
April 12 , 2012
Jamaican banana industry adopts new high yield cultivar
Jamaica is adopting a new disease-resistant banana cultivar developed in Honduras.
April 12 , 2012
Salmonella risk continues to plague Mexican papaya industry
The majority of papaya growers in Mexico's Tierra Caliente region have rejected proposals to improve health standards.
April 12 , 2012
Managing Chile's hazelnut boom
Chile's hazelnut industry has experienced 'explosive growth', but can growers keep up?
April 12 , 2012
