Countries

U.S. consumers are more satisfied but Wal-Mart scores poorly

U.S. shoppers recorded a 1.3% rise in supermarket satisfaction but the largest player lagged behind.
February 23 , 2012

Russian fruit importer JFC applies to the courts to stave off creditors

Russia's largest fruit importer JFC Group is struggling to survive following huge operational losses.
February 23 , 2012

Coconut, fruit and nut waste could power energy-poor countries

A U.S. study has found there is serious electricity-generating potential in fruit, nut and coconut waste.
February 23 , 2012

U.S. mango importer expects early Peruvian packing finish

A U.S. importer expects Peruvian mango packhouses may close up early this year, but Guatemalan expectations are good.
February 22 , 2012

Southern Hemisphere pome fruit volumes forecast to fall in 2012

Apple and pear crops in the Southern Hemisphere are expected to drop this year, but pear shipments are set to rise.
February 20 , 2012

Cold spell boosts European appetite for oranges and lemons

Europeans increased their citrus consumption in a bid to ward off illness during the recent coldsnap.
February 17 , 2012

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

Getting past the Latin American banana shortage

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