Opinion: Chavimochic expansion an agri-export project that's worth it for Peru

A third phase is set to quadruple the size of a large-scale irrigation project in the La Libertad region of northern Peru, says AGAP executive director Gabriel Amaro.

December 12 , 2017

Positive signs for California-bred Frisco cherry variety in Chile

The variety is reported to show good firmness and is expected to hold up well on the long journies to the Asian market.

December 04 , 2017

Ecuadorian grower positions yellow pitahaya as functional food

While fresh pitahayas from Ecuador are now allowed in the U.S. and soon will be able to enter the Chinese market, grower Organpit is also betting on the growing market for dried fruit.

November 28 , 2017

The Ogg Blogg: Inspirations from Amsterdam Produce Show foodie-service tour

From Instagram-driven hit The Avocado Show to a food surplus restaurant that's making waves, the event's conscientiously gluttonous tour was a treat for the senses and the mind.

November 24 , 2017

U.S.: New berry company hits the ground running with full line of organics

Berry People may be new on the scene, but it starts out with the solid foundation of its partners’ relationships, experience, and resources.

November 22 , 2017

Q&A: Morocco "coming back to Europe", says Les Domaines Export

During the Amsterdam Produce Show last week, deputy director general Amine Mamou discussed tomato and citrus exports as well as the hottest varietal trends in both categories.

November 21 , 2017

U.S.: Commercial black walnut production a "long-term goal" at Hammons

With a bold flavor and unique health attributes the crop is "hitting a lot of trends" right now, according to Brian Hammons of 71-year-old family business Hammons Products Company.

November 20 , 2017

NZ: Enzed Exotics aims to put kiwano horned melon on the map

"It's not well known at this stage but we plan to change that," says Vanessa Hutchings.

November 17 , 2017

Interrupcion launches fair trade juice line to tackle food waste, help communities

If companies are going to all the effort involved with getting farms certified as fair trade or organic, why let anything go to waste?