U.S.: Calavo Growers forecasts avocado volume uptick in Q2

After driving up margins in early 2015, Calavo Growers foresees continued increased avocado packing in the second quarter.

March 06 , 2015

Peruvian avocado exporters on track for two new Asian markets

Both China and Japan are one step closer to allowing imports of Peruvian avocados.

March 06 , 2015

Russia's economic woes bite into middle class fruit purchases

Irina Koziy explains three main factors that are impacting fruit sales in Russia, and what traders ought to do to get through these tough times.

March 06 , 2015

Vegetables the first step for organic food converts

Carrots came out on top in a recent U.K. study of organic produce consumption trends.

March 06 , 2015

Germany: BayWa supports antitrust authorities in clearing up accusations

"Our greatest interest lies in resolving this matter completely and in punishing any misconduct to the fullest extent," said BayWa CEO Klaus Lutz.

March 06 , 2015

New app aims to strengthen fruit trade relationships

A new app aims to simplify how produce sellers and buyers interact across time zones and continents.

March 05 , 2015

NZ: Fire destroys shed at Seeka packhouse

No people were injured in a "significant fire" that hit a New Zealand post-harvest facility for kiwifruit and kiwiberries.

March 04 , 2015

Australia: Panama Disease Tropical Race IV suspected in Queensland

The Australian banana industry is on high alert after a suspected case of Panama Disease Tropical Race IV (TR4) was detected on a plantation in the North Queensland region of Tully.

March 04 , 2015

Peru: Camposol upbeat for Ica's ag future with Cilloniz at the helm

While Camposol's production is focused in Chavimochic, the group holds land in the key horticultural department of Ica where an industry consultant is now president.

March 04 , 2015

Chilean govt declares agricultural emergency after Villarica Volcano eruption

Blueberry growers around Pucon would have been much more affected by the recent volcanic eruption if their season wasn't all but over.

March 03 , 2015