Post Archive
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
Q&A: Morocco "coming back to Europe", says Les Domaines Export
During the Amsterdam Produce Show last week, deputy director general Amine Mamou discussed tomato and citrus exports as well as the hottest varietal trends in both categories.
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
Spin the Greenery reel for veggie inspiration
The group's fresh produce slot machine offers up exciting ideas to motivate home cooks to use a much broader variety of fresh produce, with the ultimate objective of pushing up consumption.
November 17 , 2017
Spanish Persimon rolls out new-look U.K. campaign
This season’s PDO-branded marketing drive has expanded to include the foodservice sector, alongside increased retail activity.
November 17 , 2017
