Post Archive
State of the Market - Week 2, 2015
An influx of South African plums hit the European market during week 2.
January 14 , 2015
Early organic Argentine pears soon to hit the water for U.S. market
Pacific Organic's Greg Holzman discusses upcoming pome fruit and mango deals, as well as the strong dollar's effect on produce trade flows.
January 14 , 2015
EU bumped up Colombian fruit imports in 2014
Colombian growers were able to raise exports of a range of exotic fruit crops to the EU last year.
January 13 , 2015
Australian grower group raises alarm over "grim" state of Chinese food safety
Ausveg says China's latest poor food safety determination underscores a need for clearer country of origin labels on imports.
January 12 , 2015
Fuel price drop sparks reefer 'renaissance', says Cool Carriers
Baltic Reefers could not have chosen a more apt time to buy NYK Cool, which under a new name is steaming ahead with new produce trade contracts.
January 12 , 2015
U.S.: FirstFruits Marketing pledges support for youth-driven NGOs
The growers of Opal apples are doubling their contribution to youth-backed social causes in 2015.
January 09 , 2015
Are illegal stowaways a threat to the U.K.'s fresh produce industry?
Truckloads of fruit are sometimes rejected in the U.K. due to the presence of illegal immigrants hiding in shipments.
January 07 , 2015
Peruvian govt program aims to raise GlobalG.A.P. certifications
Sierra Exportadora is helping Peruvian growers find new commercial opportunities for their fruit production.
January 07 , 2015
Opinion: Perception of biotech foods boosted by consumer benefits
Consumers have not yet seen enough tangible benefits from biotech food to make the category popular, argues OSF's Neal Carter.
January 07 , 2015
Argentine pundits forecast fruit sector slump from falling euro
Argentine fruit exporters suffering from the effects of a weak ruble are now faced with another currency challenge - the falling euro.
January 07 , 2015
