Bangladeshi exporter on mango mission for the EU market

"“I know the reputation of my country for exports has not necessarily been very good in the past, but I am helping to change that,”" says Iqbal Hossain.

February 15 , 2016

Colombian pineapples take challenge to Costa Rica's crown

Colombian pineapple group Bengala Agrícola is expanding rapidly, with plans to enter the U.S. market this year.

February 12 , 2016

Peru: Olmos set for 1,000ha of blueberries in H1

The Olmos irrigation project will need more infrastructure works to support increased fruit plantings this year.

February 12 , 2016

California: Revised drought relief bill "very necessary" says CCM

Two California Citrus Mutual representatives have visited Washington D.C. in a bid to persuade Congress to act on their state's water crisis.

February 12 , 2016

Ecuadorian banana traders take the heat from China's oversupply

"In fact, many banana exporters went bankrupt," says an Ecuadorian fruit shipper.

February 12 , 2016

Easy app makes home leafy green growing easy with Farm Cube

A Taiwanese hydroponic farming system is targeting households, restaurants and hotels.

February 12 , 2016

State of the Market - Week 5, 2016

An increase in supply brought greater dynamism to the U.S. plum market in week 5.

February 11 , 2016

Opinion: Got a new kiwifruit? Introduce your brand!

Marketer Bev Oster delves into how produce companies can successfully make consumers aware of new offerings.

February 11 , 2016

Bosnia: Šumski Plod goes from fruit foraging to fresh berry exports

What started with wild berries and mushrooms has grown to include commercial consignments of blueberries, blackberries and raspberries for a Bosnian grower.

February 11 , 2016

Mexican banana brand picks up where Chiquita left off

Groupe Cabal has launched the 'Bananas de Mexico' brand in a bid to change perceptions, incorporating growers left behind by Chiquita's new approach to sourcing.

February 10 , 2016