Sierra Leone looks to become West Africa's ethical option

With a new marketing board, Sierra Leone hopes to set its agricultural exports apart in Europe and the U.S.

August 27 , 2013

U.S.: California brewery puts avocado on tap

Angel City Brewery's Avocado Ale is a light, creamy brew made with 150 lbs. of Fuerte Avocado.

August 26 , 2013

GM bananas: from nutrition to disease resistance

Australian researchers have the developing world in mind with GM bananas, but results could have broader implications.

August 23 , 2013

Chile: dried fruit rises as key national export

Chile's dried fruit sector is on track to becoming a flagship export category, alongside copper and wine.

August 22 , 2013

Southern Africa's fruit hub focuses in on client care

The Joburg Market is already Africa's biggest fresh produce platform. Now it wants to be one of the safest.

August 21 , 2013

Africa: local focus reaches diverse retail markets

Fruit & Veg City looks to expand across Africa with a flexible focus on retail.

August 20 , 2013

Retailers urged to commit to fair trade

Agrofair has called on European retailers to renew commitment to ethically-traded fruit and vegetables, despite the continent's economic situation.

August 19 , 2013

South Africa: as pocketbooks grow, retail follows

Bryan Silbermann and Jan DeLyser reflect on Africa's outstanding retail potential and expectations for growth.

August 16 , 2013

Netherlands set for geothermal boom in produce

Dutch greenhouse tomato, cucumber and pepper producers are embracing technology to save money and meet renewable energy targets.

August 15 , 2013

NZ offers India support to sweeten apple tariff cut talks

Pipfruit NZ will take a delegation of growers to India later this month to work on an industry cooperation agreement.

August 14 , 2013