Post Archive
Apple market volatility sparked BayWa's move into tropical fruit
"We had to acknowledge that this dependency was really dangerous for our bottom line," says CEO Klaus Lutz.
February 22 , 2016
U.S.: Dow, DuPont announce Delaware HQ for combined ag business
DuPont and the Dow Chemical Company have detailed the structure of three independent entities to be spun off as part of their merger.
February 22 , 2016
Chilean blueberry season passes its peak
Chilean Blueberry Committee president Andrés Armstrong gives the wrap of the season thus far and how it is expected to wind down.
February 22 , 2016
High-fiber foods in early life reduce breast cancer risk, Harvard study finds
A recent scientific finding in the U.S. is good news for growers of veggies rich in fiber like broccoli, artichokes and peas.
February 19 , 2016
Amazon fresh produce delivery begins in Italy, will Germany be next?
The online giant is on a European offensive with the launch of the Amazon Prime Now app around Milan, and with the German market in its sights.
February 19 , 2016
German drug bust finds €6M of cocaine in Ecuadorian banana boxes
Fruit company employees in the German port of Bremerhaven made an unexpected discovery recently.
February 19 , 2016
U.S.: Charleston Port to join pilot import program for South American fruit
A Customized Brokers executive describes any expansion of the program as a "huge win for consumers".
February 19 , 2016
Colombian avocado exports almost tripled in 2015
With a share of just 0.3%, Colombian supply still makes up a small part of the EU Hass avocado market but volumes have been growing steadily.
February 19 , 2016
PMA appoints new GM for southern Africa branch
Lindie Stroebel will soon take on the role of general manager for southern Africa at the Produce Marketing Association.
February 19 , 2016
Argentine growers give apples and pears away as protests mount
Tensions are riding high in Argentina where the world's largest pear-exporting region has found itself in a serious crisis.
February 19 , 2016
