¡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

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

U.S. researchers develop device to count dropped citrus

A team at the University of Florida hopes a new machine could have "significant economic value" for growers whose citrus has been hit by HLB.

August 18 , 2015

U.S.: CIW Fair Food Program aims for new retailers, crops

Corporate social responsibility without worker participation is simply a "narrative" for retail branding in the eyes of a Fair Food Program leader.

August 17 , 2015

Brazil: Lower sales prices slice Renar results in H1

Brazilian apple grower-marketer Renar registered a loss for the first half of 2015 despite significant progress in cost reduction.

August 17 , 2015

Half of Russia opposes decree to destroy illegal food imports

A recent poll shows Russian citizens have not taken kindly to a government decision to destroy foodstuffs intercepted in violation of the import embargo.

August 14 , 2015

Russia adds more nations to sanctions list

Georgia has been left off the list of new countries that will be banned from exporting food to Russia.

August 13 , 2015

U.S.: Chiquita profit more than triples in Q2

A significant reduction in the cost of sales helped Chiquita Brands International post a very strong financial result in the second quarter.