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

Spin the Greenery reel for veggie inspiration

The group's fresh produce slot machine offers up exciting ideas to motivate home cooks to use a much broader variety of fresh produce, with the ultimate objective of pushing up consumption.

November 17 , 2017

Spanish Persimon rolls out new-look U.K. campaign

This season’s PDO-branded marketing drive has expanded to include the foodservice sector, alongside increased retail activity.

November 17 , 2017

U.S.: Organic bananas gain appeal

After years in the retail shadow of other organic fruit, organic bananas are making their impact as a rapidly growing sector in the overall banana category.

November 17 , 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

Indian table grape export pioneer honored at Amsterdam Produce Show

Nitin Agrawal, who is credited with founding an entire industry while also doing a great deal to support local communities, was surprised by the recognition.

November 17 , 2017