Countries

U.S. domestic pear oversupply to hit exporters hard

Southern Hemisphere pear exports to the U.S. are starting later than normal due to a strong domestic supply.
March 28 , 2012

Dutch port to become banana gateway

Banana imports from Central America are to increase in the Dutch port of Vlissingen.
March 16 , 2012

Opinion: the importance of mango ripening programs

National Mango Board executive director William Watson makes a case for ready to eat programs.
March 15 , 2012

Market Pulse Week 10 - 2012

The first imported Royal Gala apples have arrived in North America and Europe.
March 14 , 2012

Market Pulse Week 9 - 2012

Red Globe grapes reported good sales activity in the U.S. and Mexico.
March 07 , 2012

The Packaging Pitch: when stickers miss the point

Marketing expert Lisa Cork looks at stickers that fail to educate consumers about product benefits.
March 01 , 2012

APM Terminals says record 2011 profits will boost expansion

A 24% year-on-year rise in profits for ATM Terminals will be ploughed into expanding the operator's port networks.
February 29 , 2012

Opinion: agricultural insurance should not be mandatory

Argentine agriculture consultant Arturo Navarro talks insurance and what is needed to supply with predictability.
February 28 , 2012

Scientists prove tomato waste has health-giving properties

Tomato seeds, pulp and skin could prove to be a useful ingredient to boost food health.
February 27 , 2012

Tanzanian fruit fly threat could stop country's shipments

Tanzinian orange farmers have been warned that their livelihoods are at risk unless the country can control its fruit flies.
February 24 , 2012