Post Archive
Australian study finds "widespread exploitation" of temporary foreign workers
The findings applied to a wide range of industries but survey responses included cases of underpayment and even passport confiscation in the horticultural sector.
November 21 , 2017
U.S. West Coast receives first Colombian Hass avocados
“With the opening up of the US market, it is expected that the industry will grow up to 30,000 hectares within the next four to five years,” predicts Pedro Aguilar of Westsole Fruit Colombia.
November 21 , 2017
U.S.: AC Foods hires Daniel Kass amid citrus expansion
The former Wonderful executive will be the California-based company's vice president of sales and business development.
November 21 , 2017
Q&A: Biodegradable packing and the closed-loop dilemma for plastic
Shaun Herdsman of Modiform addresses the tricky issue of plastic recycling and urges change to help make the fresh produce sector more sustainable.
November 21 , 2017
Giumarra introduces Fair Trade-certified Mexican squash
"Fair Trade represents an important opportunity for us to work with our retail partners to show consumers that yes, every purchase can make a difference in the lives of farm workers," said CEO John Corsaro.
November 21 , 2017
NZ one step closer to Chinese avocado market access
The country is set to join the likes of Chile, Peru and Mexico in the fast-growing market.
November 21 , 2017
Organics Unlimited increases banana plantings despite tight competition
Mayra Velazquez de Leon and Bev Oster discuss the current challenges in the organic marketplace, the expansion of the social project-oriented GROW program and the building of a new market.
November 20 , 2017
Brazilian fruit imports slide 10%
Chile, which last year overtook Argentina to become the leading fruit supplier, saw its exports to Brazil drop 40% from January to October.
November 20 , 2017
Colombia develops biostimulant to accelerate banana growth
The product is expected to provide economic benefits to growers by cutting down the ripening process by four to six weeks and boosting annual production.
November 20 , 2017
Lessons on marketing from Oprah: You too can sell five pounds of blueberries for $70
Perishable Pundit Jim Prevor looks at how words such as "antioxidant", "organic" and "wild" have developed a function similar to that of a brand.
November 20 , 2017
