Boost for fruit and vegetable producer organizations in times of crisis

The produce sector will receive more support when products have to be removed from the market during times of emergency.

June 02 , 2017

Opinion: Value-added boutique trade fairs give the full industry experience

Gustavo Yentzen explains the benefits more intimate trade shows can provide in an industry dominated by colossal-sized events.

June 02 , 2017

Rainforest Alliance condemns U.S. withdrawal from Paris Agreement

Rainforest Alliance president Nigel Sizer says the move is tantamount to a "criminal action".

June 01 , 2017

Higher sales for Camposol in Q1 despite rough Peruvian weather

Greater volumes of blueberries helped lift sales and profits for the period, in which higher fruit and vegetable segment volumes failed to lift the bottom line.

June 01 , 2017

The Packaging Pitch: How to find produce branding success in China

Marketing expert Lisa Cork gives some key points to consider when entering the Chinese market, with its very different culture to what many will be used to.

June 01 , 2017

NZKGI, MPI weigh in on Chilean barbs against Zespri

New Zealand Kiwifruit Growers Inc has reiterated its role to monitor Zespri's market behavior, but claims the Chilean industry hasn't provided any information that would enable investigations.

June 01 , 2017

Australia: First overseas trials planned for Bravo apple this year

From the same department that bred Pink Lady, the Burgundy-colored apple is now grown in five Australian states.

June 01 , 2017

Canada: Harvest timing back to "normal" for BC blueberries

The season is running about four weeks later than in 2016, but the BC Blueberry Council emphasizes the last two years were atypical.

May 31 , 2017

Australia: Sunfresh launches non-browning avocado pulp product

The Queensland company says the new product will "revolutionize" the global industry, generate export opportunities and open new markets.

May 31 , 2017

Philippines: Mindanao conflict impacts new investments

Fighting with so-called Islamic State (IS) and the declaration of martial law have taken their toll on potential investments on the island of Mindanao.

May 31 , 2017