Countries

NZ: building markets to support record avocado crop

"The trick with Asia is you’ve got so many opportunities, it’s just which one’s going to strike first?" says John Carroll.
November 03 , 2014

Walnuts linked with preventing Alzheimer's disease

An animal study has concluded that walnuts' nutritional content could protect brains from Alzheimer's disease.
November 03 , 2014

EU adds €39M in support for agricultural promotion

The European Commission has put forth further funding to support agricultural goods at home and abroad.
October 30 , 2014

U.K.: Tesco under investigation for suspected fraud

A criminal investigation is now underway after Tesco overstated its profits by US$423 million.
October 30 , 2014

Profits plummet for Camposol in Q3

Expenses, sourcing costs and lower prices put the strain on Camposol's profits in the third quarter.
October 30 , 2014

Ecuador faced with lucrative dragon fruit opportunities in China

A report suggests Ecuadorian dragon fruit exporters could fare well in China thanks to their in-demand variety.
October 30 , 2014

Major Chinese apple province on verge of gaining U.S. market access

After 16 years' hard work, a major Chinese apple producing province could soon start shipping to the U.S.
October 30 , 2014

Thai court dismisses first defamation case against Andy Hall

The first case brought by a Thai pineapple company against migrant worker defender Andy Hall has been dismissed due to "unlawful interrogation".
October 29 , 2014

U.S.: Sun World signs new Peruvian licensees

The signing of new partners means Sun World has now doubled its number of grape variety licensees in Peru.
October 29 , 2014

State of the Market - Week 43, 2014

Chilean avocado exporters took some focus away from the U.S. market in week 43.
October 29 , 2014