U.S.: AC Foods hires Daniel Kass amid citrus expansion

The former Wonderful executive will be the California-based company's vice president of sales and business development.

November 21 , 2017

Q&A: Biodegradable packing and the closed-loop dilemma for plastic

Shaun Herdsman of Modiform addresses the tricky issue of plastic recycling and urges change to help make the fresh produce sector more sustainable.

November 21 , 2017

Giumarra introduces Fair Trade-certified Mexican squash

"Fair Trade represents an important opportunity for us to work with our retail partners to show consumers that yes, every purchase can make a difference in the lives of farm workers," said CEO John Corsaro.

November 21 , 2017

NZ one step closer to Chinese avocado market access

The country is set to join the likes of Chile, Peru and Mexico in the fast-growing market.

November 21 , 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

Organics Unlimited increases banana plantings despite tight competition

Mayra Velazquez de Leon and Bev Oster discuss the current challenges in the organic marketplace, the expansion of the social project-oriented GROW program and the building of a new market.

November 20 , 2017

Brazilian fruit imports slide 10%

Chile, which last year overtook Argentina to become the leading fruit supplier, saw its exports to Brazil drop 40% from January to October.

November 20 , 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

Colombia develops biostimulant to accelerate banana growth

The product is expected to provide economic benefits to growers by cutting down the ripening process by four to six weeks and boosting annual production.

November 20 , 2017

Lessons on marketing from Oprah: You too can sell five pounds of blueberries for $70

Perishable Pundit Jim Prevor looks at how words such as "antioxidant", "organic" and "wild" have developed a function similar to that of a brand.

November 20 , 2017