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The Hass-Horn: Peru's avocados set to take U.S. by storm

The future looks bright for Peruvian avocados as long as exporters make informed judgments.
February 16 , 2012

U.S. and E.U. sign historic organic food trade agreement

A new U.S.-E.U. organic trade deal will cut out overlapping fees and bureaucracy for certified exports.
February 16 , 2012

Mango information group gathers momentum after Berlin meeting

The Mango Marketing Promotion and Information (MMPI) platform is in full motion towards reaching its goals.
February 15 , 2012

U.S.: greenhouse fresh purchase agreement company expects growth in 2012

BrightFarms says the scalability of its greenhouse model has far-reaching implications for locally grown produce.
February 15 , 2012

Getting past the Latin American banana shortage

Organics Unlimited's president talks low banana supplies, disease control and Peruvian expansion.
February 14 , 2012

U.S.: Market 52 files for bankruptcy

After eight years supplying fresh produce, U.S. company Market 52 has filed for bankruptcy.
February 14 , 2012

Chilean grape exporter wins landmark import price ruling case

The DRC has ruled in favor of a Chilean grape exporter in a case surrounding low import prices.
February 14 , 2012

Heavy rains set to cut back Peruvian mango exports

Peru was already expecting lower mango export volumes, but recent rains have cut expectations again.
February 13 , 2012

Peru could 'easily double' U.S. avocado volumes in 2012, says expert

A Peruvian professor says the country should hold the trigger on U.S. avocado exports until June to get better prices.
February 13 , 2012

Opinion: retailers need to get their act together with marketing messages

Golden Sun Marketing owner Don Goodwin discusses some disturbing trends in the fresh produce retail space.
February 13 , 2012