Avocado and orange-colored veggie combo a boost for Vitamin A

An Ohio State University (OSU) study shows pairing avocados with orange veggies helps for Vitamin A conversion.

July 14 , 2014

IBISWorld report forecasts growth for Canadian fruit and nut farming

Growth is expected for Canadian horticulture, amidst an environment of U.S. competition and technology pressures.

June 26 , 2014

Colombia seeks to double agricultural land in five years

Colombia aims to capitalize on a "gigantic opportunity" from its FTA with the U.S. through agricultural growth.

May 20 , 2014

'Let's move to the 21st century' on traceability, says Walmart Mexico rep

Industry leaders discussed the importance of PLU and DataBar technology at Fresh Connections: Mexico last week.

May 19 , 2014

Opinion: Angelcot, a collaborative success story

Frieda’s Specialty Produce CEO Karen Caplan gives her take on a "heavenly" white apricot available for a short period.

May 14 , 2014

Opinion: U.S. lime prices soar on Mexican supply issues

Agronometrics CEO Colin Fain looks at the "astounding" price hike seen for Mexican limes this year.

March 19 , 2014

Challenging season ahead for South African pome fruit exporters

South African apple growers are dealing with the effects of hail and a European crop overhang.

February 27 , 2014

Indian mango exporter eyes European, North American markets

New direct trade routes out of India could help Delicious Mangoes expand its focus on Europe.

February 13 , 2014

Opinion: the battle for banana livelihoods

Banana Link's Alistair Smith analyzes the pressures that are putting many growers out of business.

February 07 , 2014

Dole plans new South African grape farm acquisition

A Dole Europe subsidiary has entered an agreement to buy an early season grape farm in the Orange River region.

February 04 , 2014