Post Archive
From Granny Smiths to garlic mushrooms: Koppert's microgreens add unexpected flavors to NYPS
"Very simply, we are a mix between Willy Wonka and Indiana Jones," says the general manager of the Koppert Cress' U.S. division.
December 20 , 2017
State of the Market - Week 50, 2017
Blueberry prices were on the upswing in the U.S. in week 50 thanks to limited demand.
December 20 , 2017
Australia: Mining magnate invests in mango farming
Australia's sixth richest person is converting a cattle station into a mango orchard in what is set to be one of the largest farms for the subtropical fruit in Western Australia.
December 20 , 2017
U.S.: Calavo Growers profits rose 15% in FY2017
Looking ahead to 2018, the avocado company expects double-digit revenue growth with a substantial increase in supply, even after accounting for any fruit loss from the recent California fires.
December 19 , 2017
Greenyard aims to buy Dole Food Company
Greenyard is "confident" in its ability to complete a transaction but no definitive agreement has been reached in negotiations thus far.
December 19 , 2017
U.S.: Social media a "fantastic vehicle" for consumer interaction, says Brooks Tropicals
Marketing director Mary Ostlund says that for businesses, using social media can be like "going down a black hole."
December 19 , 2017
U.S. eases produce import restrictions on Morocco, Dominican Republic
The suspensions had been implemented over the last three years as a result of Medfly detections either in the production country or in shipments.
December 19 , 2017
Opinion: Non-GMO madness
"I am not unilaterally for or against GMOs. I am in favor of knowing all the facts from both sides of the conversation and forming one’s own opinion," says Karen Caplan of Frieda's as a disclaimer.
December 19 , 2017
Australian study finds sweet cherry consumption could aid weight loss
The head of Reid Fruits said this research is a "fantastic start" to providing proof of cherries' benefits following decades of anecdotal evidence.
December 19 , 2017
Argentine blueberry consumption almost triples
Better known as an exporter of the antioxidant-rich fruit, a dedicated campaign has bolstered blueberry consumption at home for Argentina.
December 19 , 2017
