The Ogg Blogg: A visit to Bogotá's Paloquemao Market

Fresh Fruit Portal editor Matt Ogg walks you through the Colombian capital's Paloquemao Market, where giant guanabanas (soursops) reign supreme alongside a colorful range of produce.

July 26 , 2017

Opinion: The huge economic potential of breadfruit - Pt. 4

Michael McLaughlin of The Trees That Feed Foundation argues that in a country like Jamaica, "money does grow on trees."

July 04 , 2017

Ambrosia apple patent will still be valid outside North America

"There are still many more years of protection in the rest of the world," says a representative of variety manager Summerland.

June 09 , 2017

Mexico: Michoacán Governor makes accusations against APEAM president

Governor Silvano Aureoles Conejo has alleged a Mexican avocado industry leader has an illegal orchard in Villa Madero.

June 07 , 2017

India: Kay Bee Exports sends its first ever mango shipment to China

The company aims to harness a largely underutilized protocol to develop the Chinese market's palate for Indian mangoes.

May 19 , 2017

Avocado shortage hits Japan

A representative of a Japanese importer was quoted as saying: "Demand for any product posts explosive growth once Chinese start buying."

May 04 , 2017

Cherry production could become a reality in Peru in four years

A Sierra and Selva Exportadora representative believes cherries could easily be grown in the country's mountainous region to reach export markets before Chile and Argentina.

April 24 , 2017

Early Chilean lemon variety squeezes out more fruit per tree

A natural mutation of the Eureka cultivar, the 'Benjamín Andes' bears fruit earlier and manages to avoid a risky window for potential frosts.

April 12 , 2017

Opinion: Why bother planting breadfruit trees? Pt. 2

In part two of four, Michael McLaughlin of the Trees That Feed Foundation explains how and why more than 100,000 tree have been planted despite the fact that the fruit doesn't produce fertile seeds.

February 21 , 2017

Ecuador: Wana Bana turns heads at Fruit Logistica

It's often the case at fresh produce events that certain stands attract a lot of traffic, not because they are particularly well-known but rather their rare products are so unfamiliar.

February 15 , 2017