¡Ay, carambola! Carving out new Colombian fruit export options

A recent SIPPO buyer mission to Colombia showed that while it's still early days for many small growers, they have clear advantages in crops ranging from limes to avocados to carambola.

August 24 , 2015

Hortifrut's Brazilian arm enjoying 30% berry sales growth

Berry Good is planning to open two additional sales offices in Brazil amid sharp growth, thanks partly to consumers learning more about its fruit.

August 24 , 2015

Colombia to send first dragon fruit shipment to South Korea

With treatment facilities up and running, Asoppitaya is set to export to a new lucrative market this week while it also seeks out fresh opportunities from Europe and an eventual U.S. market opening.

August 24 , 2015

Argentina: Wish Farms expects blueberry volumes to double

Adequate chill hours and no harsh weather events have a Florida-based distributor feeling optimistic about its Argentine blueberry season.

August 24 , 2015

Australia: TR4 spreads on quarantined banana farm

The destruction of 210 Panama disease-infested banana plants on a Queensland farm was not enough to contain the destructive fungus.

August 24 , 2015

Israeli organic sea lettuce lines make a splash

Arava Export Growers is negotiating with U.K. and German retailers to sell its nutrient-packed seaweed grown in offshore 'eco pools'.

August 24 , 2015

Brazil: "Tasty and processed" fruits are the future, says Pão de Açúcar

A representative from a major Brazilian supermarket chain speaks about consumer trends and where the company will be placing its emphasis in the coming years.

August 21 , 2015

Philips city farming innovation sheds light on the power of indoor production

Innovations from Philips' GrowWise Research Center in Eindhoven could have global ramifications for indoor farming.

August 20 , 2015

Argentina develops post-harvest technique to boost cherry shelf life

By employing a treatment normally used for climacteric fruits, Argentine cherry exporters hope to reach new Asian and Middle Eastern markets.

August 20 , 2015

Mexican papaya exports up 126% since 2012

A growing number of Mexican papaya growers becoming certified has helped the industry see substantial growth.

August 20 , 2015