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?

November 17 , 2017

Q&A with the father of the Indian table grape industry

Some 25 years ago no grapes were exported from India, but thanks to Nitin Agrawal's guidance it is now a booming industry exporting 187 million MT annually.

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

North America: Oppy-T&G link brings "opportunity to sell the whole crop"

The word "synergy" may be used excessively in the corporate world, but the tie-up between T&G and Oppy goes to show what it actually means in practice.

November 14 , 2017

Freshmax poised for NZ cherry campaign

Freshmax said spring conditions had been kind to the crop, with great customer anticipation for the first harvest of Lani-branded cherries.

November 13 , 2017

SFI Rotterdam owners talk frankly about industry changes, some better than others

"Our new slogan is: We’re ready for the next decade," says Jan March Schulz of SFI, which is celebrating its 40th year.