Post Archive
China may become world macadamia nut leader
While production challenges abound, China's macadamia industry now has as many trees in the ground as Australia.
October 03 , 2014
UN calls out Thai fruit companies over forced labor claims
A UN working group has called attention to allegations over forced labor at two Thai fruit processors.
October 02 , 2014
Second round of Argentine port strikes called off
Despite some port delays in Argentina last month due to strikes, the blueberry industry says damages weren't severe.
October 02 , 2014
Organic Italian kiwifruit hit U.S. shores
Viva Tierra Organic has embarked on its second Italian kiwifruit import season.
October 02 , 2014
Disney to take the Mickey to Chinese grape consumers
A Chinese partner will soon start selling Disney-branded grapes sourced from Dayka & Hackett in the U.S.
October 02 , 2014
Australia: Tasmanian taskforce aims to double produce sales by 2020
A new Tasmanian horticultural reform scheme aims to make progress where previous plans fell flat.
October 02 , 2014
State of the Market - Week 39, 2014
The variable condition of Californian Hass avocados contributed to lower U.S. West Coast prices in week 39.
October 01 , 2014
Andy Hall calls on Thai pineapple companies to respect worker payment law
Human rights campaigner Andy Hall has alleged there is a widespread non-payment of wages in Thailand amid pineapple factory shutdowns.
October 01 , 2014
Superfood upswing for U.S. National Kale Day
Despite seed availability challenges, kale growers are confident the vegetable's popularity is here to stay.
October 01 , 2014
Australia: a high value response to high wages
In the face of high labor costs, Australian growers like Kerry Smerdon have looked to premium crops like macadamia nuts and custard apples to gain an edge.
October 01 , 2014
