Mexico bans methyl bromide on banana farms

Mexico's SAGARPA claims a new norm for fighting Moko disease without methyl bromide will improve public health and disease control.

August 26 , 2015

Peru: Lower volumes hit Camposol's Q2 results

Two major crops were largely responsible for Camposol's lower volumes during the quarter, in a period that saw the average costs of goods rise by more than 50%.

August 25 , 2015

Inside Sao Paulo's largest wholesale produce market

One of the world's largest produce markets leaves little to be desired in terms of sheer variety, but it is facing some major challenges that mean a large amount of fruit is going in the trash.

August 25 , 2015

Colombia: Eje Cafetero to start Hass avocado export campaign this week

The new season is around the corner for some Colombian avocado growers, but Westsole has urged farmers to be careful not to export too early.

August 25 , 2015

Australia: Costa Group exceeds prospectus forecast for FY2015

Berries, mushrooms, tomatoes and citrus helped Costa Group deliver higher revenues in FY2015, while the company continues to be bullish on its joint ventures in Morocco and China.

August 24 , 2015

Thailand: Andy Hall charged in Natural Fruit defamation case

'The prospects for Andy Hall to receive a fair trial are looking grim', says Finnwatch.

August 24 , 2015

¡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