Brazilian mango exports surged in peak period

One of the world's top mango exporters has outdone itself this year in both sheer volume and overall value.

December 19 , 2017

Eosta to launch "Dr. Goodfood" fruit & veg health campaign

Dutch organic produce marketer Eosta is set to roll out a "clever co-creation" with northern European retailers to raise awareness about the underestimated connection between health and food.

December 18 , 2017

Costa Rica: Dole pineapple workers open community center thanks to Fair Trade

"This certification acknowledges that we are striving to increase farm worker empowerment," says Renato Acuna, Dole's president for fresh fruit in Latin America.

December 18 , 2017

New chairman for Australian Table Grape Association

John Argiro will head the association which is forecasting a new protocol will allow for an increase of 20,000MT in exports to China in the next two to three years.

December 18 , 2017

How much do apple names influence consumer purchases?

Bradley Rickard from Cornell University presented the interesting findings of recent research at the New York Produce Show and Conference.

December 12 , 2017

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