U.S.: Hass Avocado Board puts retail trends in the spotlight

The HAB's Top 10 Retail Trends report gives insights for the industry and how it can help build the Hass avocado category.

March 17 , 2016

Australian grower group hails govt policy to tackle misuse of power

Australian vegetable and potato grower body Ausveg has welcomed Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull's decision to amend the Competition and Consumer Act.

March 16 , 2016

India: Heavy rains could hamper mango crop

Rain and hailstorms have dashed optimistic forecasts that were made earlier on for India's mango campaign.

March 16 , 2016

Georges Helfer SA to import first fair trade Ivory Coast mangoes

With certifications in the works in Peru and Brazil, the Swiss importer aims to supply Europe with fair trade Kent mangoes year-round.

March 16 , 2016

State of the Market - Week 10, 2016

Problems with Flame Seedless grapes put pressure on the U.S. market for all red seedless varieties in week 10.

March 16 , 2016

Could the U.S. market open for Peruvian asparagus without fumigation?

The IPEH is hopeful a removal of fumigation will not simply lead to an alternative quarantine treatment measure.

March 16 , 2016

U.S. schools invest US$789 million in local food chains, census shows

The USDA Farm to School Census 2015 highlights advancements in local food sourcing, salad bars and educational gardens.

March 16 , 2016

Spain: Warm winter forces early berry harvest for Onubafruit

Opening prices for Spanish berries have been lower this year as they enter a European market that is not ready to have the crop available so early.

March 15 , 2016

U.S., Peru form binational blueberry council

Companies including Naturipe, Driscoll's, Camposol, Talsa, Hortifrut and industry group ProArandanos have come together to form the group.

March 15 , 2016

French apple grower buoyant about long-lasting supply

Midway through the Blue Whale apple export campaign, supply and quality are looking positive with expectations for late varieties to last until the end of May.

March 15 , 2016