Fairtrade America brings in new fruit sources in bananas, blueberries

In this feature we take a look at who is gaining ground in the fairtrade space and how the socially-responsible premium benefits communities in the global south.

November 13 , 2017

Peru: Major tunnel project below Andes to provide irrigation to southern desert area

The 38,500 hectares in Arequipa will be tendered to both large companies and small-scale farmers.

November 10 , 2017

India sees "unthinkable" growth for kiwifruit, plenty of room for apples

An outgoing executive at India's largest retailer discusses broad trends in the imported fresh produce market.

November 09 , 2017

U.S.: NOSB votes not to ban hydroponics from organic certification

A longtime organic tomato farmer believes this could be the beginning of "divorce proceedings" between the organic movement and the USDA's National Organic Program.

November 08 , 2017

NZ: Serious Fraud Office closes investigation into Zespri

After a four-year investigation the SFO has cleared Zespri but the case has served as a warning for exporters to approach dual invoicing with "extreme caution".

November 07 , 2017

U.S. receives first ever Colombian Hass avocado imports

"I’m proud to be the first Colombian grower to supply the U.S. market," said Hasspacol commercial director Jose Luis Gonzalez.

November 06 , 2017

Costa Rican NGO accuses Fyffes subsidiary of destroying invaluable wetlands

The group alleges Anexco is causing serious damage to the country's ecosystems as a result of its expansion of pineapple operations.

November 03 , 2017

Developing story: Mission Produce partner Cartama and Westsole to send first U.S.-bound Colombian avocados

Since this morning's announcement it has come to light that Cartama will be shipping fruit tomorrow with Port Everglades as the final destination.

November 02 , 2017

Colombia's first U.S.-bound avocado shipments to set sail soon

The inaugural export comes from Westsole's state-of-the-art packhouse in Antioquia, with fruit set to arrive in the U.S. on Nov. 12.

November 02 , 2017

U.S.: Halos easy peeler volumes to stay stable despite shorter Californian crop

Wonderful Citrus president David Krause discusses the season ahead, integration of DNE and aggressive lime expansion in Mexico.

November 02 , 2017