Understanding consumer trends 'fundamental' for marketing strategies

At PMA Fruittrade Latin America, industry experts will talk about why just having a good product is not enough.

November 11 , 2014

South Korea approves Mexican lime imports

South Korea has finally opened the door to Persian limes from Mexico, with table grapes next in line for approval.

November 11 , 2014

McDonald's supplier gets USDA approval for GM potato

A genetically modified potato that produces fewer cancerous chemicals could soon hit the U.S. market.

November 11 , 2014

Egyptian citrus kick-off just around the corner

An Egyptian citrus industry leader has called for truck access to cross the Suez Canal to reduce export delays.

November 11 , 2014

South Africa: Dutoit branches out into early cherries for U.K. market

Gysbert du Toit talks about the evolution of an early cherry deal from South Africa in a tie-up with Californian varieties.

November 11 , 2014

Reefer equipment scarcity becoming an issue, says Maersk

Speaking prior to PMA Fruittrade Latin America, a Maersk representative says reefer demand is exceeding supply.

November 10 , 2014

Advertorial: The Chilean kiwifruit industry - home of great farmed produce

Subsole says its growers using certain methods to protect crops from extreme weather are seeing great results.

November 10 , 2014

Lemon demand has risen 10-15%, says Limoneira exec

At first it was just shortages driving up prices, but now Limoneira believes stonger lemon demand is here to stay.

November 10 , 2014

Food and water security the focus of Israeli-Indian-Australian deal

Groups from Israel, India and Australia will cooperate on projects to improve food supply and water use.

November 07 , 2014

U.S.: West Coast port employer says union action has reached California

The Pacific Maritime Association claims a union is now withholding skilled workers in the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles.

November 07 , 2014