Countries

Panama's pineapple exports plummet

Factors including poor international market prices and inclement weather saw the value of Panamanian pineapple shipments drop 38.6% in the year's first half.
August 27 , 2015

Peru starts replacing coca leaf production with pineapples in VRAEM

More than half a million pineapples seedlings are being planted in Peru in an area that is responsible for most of the country's cocaine production.
August 27 , 2015

Colombia: Health benefits make yacón a winner for Ova Organic

A tuber but sweet, almost like a melon when eaten raw, the yacón fruit is making an impression on consumers both for its taste and health benefits for diabetics.
August 27 , 2015

Brazilian apple industry seeks new suitable varieties

Brazil's climate means its apple varieties have essentially been limited to Gala and Fuji, but now the industry is hoping to change that.
August 27 , 2015

Colombia a "sleeping giant" for the fruit industry, says Fairtrasa COO

A Dutch industry leader in organic and fairtrade produce imports has praised Colombia's potential to be a major international fruit exporter.
August 27 , 2015

NZ: Scales Corp profit rises 59% in H1

Profits have surged for the owner of New Zealand's largest vertically integrated apple business, with support from increased export volumes.
August 26 , 2015

Monsanto pulls out of Syngenta bid

While Monsanto still believes a tie up with a Swiss agri-business company would have been beneficial for all, it said there had been no 'constructive engagement.'
August 26 , 2015

Russia: Magnit notches profit spike in H1 despite food import embargo

Russia's leading food retailer has recorded impressive financial results despite the import embargo and challenging economic conditions.
August 26 , 2015

State of the Market - Week 34, 2015

Exports of Chilean Hass avocados to Europe had their earliest start in three seasons, with 1,150MT shipped by week 34.
August 26 , 2015

The Hass Horn: Fixed price Peruvian avocados mix with greater Mexican supply

While Californian and Peruvian avocado growers fight for second place, Mexican producers continue to drive consumption in the USA to record levels.
August 26 , 2015