Post Archive
Colombian police seize cocaine in guava pulp
Around US$15.6 million worth of cocaine was hidden in a frozen guava shipment intended for export to Spain.
October 19 , 2015
South Africa: Ceres accuses union of 'dragging heels' in bitter pay dispute
Ceres Fruit Growers claims intimidation tactics and 'militant' attitudes are preventing some people from returning to work.
October 07 , 2015
Australia: Native Kimberley superfruit to hit the global stage
After trial a gubinge plantation went in the ground in an Aboriginal community a decade ago, the operation is set to be greatly expanded.
October 02 , 2015
U.S.: Shoppers spend more overall when buying avocados, study shows
Avocados have been shown to have a strong multiplier effect for retail spending in the United States.
September 29 , 2015
Malaysia: Palm oil popularity prompts durian scarcity
A Malaysian agricultural expert explains why Chinese consumers are now paying through the nose for the country's durians.
September 21 , 2015
Australia: Aldi sees double-digit vegetable sales growth
Estimates suggest the German-headquartered retail chain has captured around 11% of Australia’s east coast supermarket business.
September 10 , 2015
U.K: Fruit hunt to track down elusive organics for yogurt company
Yeo Valley is seeking out more British organic fruit growers in a bid to reduce its dependence on overseas supply.
September 07 , 2015
U.K.: Local cherry sales rise 80% at Tesco
The British cherry sector has seen a reawakening thanks to more efficient and competitive growing methods.
September 07 , 2015
Brazil: Grupo JD to double table grape volumes
Brazil's biggest table grape grower has several hundred hectares of new varieties all coming into production for the 2015-16 season.
September 03 , 2015
Colombia: Port of Cartagena aims for New York-scale cargo levels
The Port of Cartagena is undertaking ambitious projects to handle Post-Panamax ships and become Latin America's leading container port.
September 02 , 2015
