USDA awards OTA grant for 2018 market promotion

Benchmarks the OTA achieved last year included first time exposure on a new continent, sponsored activities in five new countries, and the creation of a host of new organic exporters.

November 16 , 2017

Slight delays but similar volumes for Chilean blueberries in 2017-18

The world's leading blueberry exporter has also shipped a high percentage of organic fruit in the early part of the campaign.

November 16 , 2017

U.S.: Oneonta Starr Ranch Growers sees high demand for organic fruit

“This season we had our first year out of transition for organic pears, and demand has actually outpaced supply," says national narketing representative Brent Shammo.

November 16 , 2017

Aussie strawberry delegation visits Indonesia

The supply chain from Queensland to Jakarta is described as being complex and sophisticated.

November 15 , 2017

Frutacloud's first charter fight carrying Chilean cherries lands in China

The shipment was arranged by Frutacloud, one of China's leading business-to-business produce platforms.

November 15 , 2017

Belgium: A firsthand look at Brussels wholesale markets

Ahead of the Amsterdam Produce Show and Conference, the Perishable Pundit reaches across the Benelux for insights into the Belgian produce market.

November 15 , 2017

State of the Market - Week 45, 2017

The U.S. avocado market for small sizes was somewhat complicated in week 45.

November 15 , 2017

Former Wonderful exec to shed light on global citrus trading at Amsterdam Produce Show

Dan Kass shares insights on global production, emerging growing regions, retailing, citrus greening and much more.

November 15 , 2017

Opinion: Failure to prohibit soilless production muddies the water for U.S. organic community

Melody Meyer looks at how the narrow vote by the National Organic Standards Board has displayed the sector's uneven terrain.

November 14 , 2017

U.S. and Peru to cooperate on biotech, germplasm development

The U.S. is said to be willing to support Peru in the form of training in the management and genetic conservation of seeds.

November 14 , 2017