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NZ apple exporters upbeat despite delays

NZ apple growers discuss a positive season thus far and export market dynamics.
May 09 , 2013

Market Pulse Week 18 - 2013

Colombian and Brazilian markets were strong for a wide variety of Southern Hemisphere produce in week 18.
May 08 , 2013

Chiquita bananas suffer lower sales in Q1

Chiquita reported weaker banana sales contrasted by higher healthy snack revenue in the first quarter.
May 08 , 2013

European companies bring bananas to life through comics

An Irish produce company and a German branding agency concocted a fresh way to boost banana consumption - laser printed comics.
May 08 , 2013

NZ: blackcurrants linked to better work productivity

New Zealand researchers have found blackcurrant extract enriched in anthocyanins can increase alertness .
May 08 , 2013

Univeg Katopé UK to trial new Californian cherries

The “Frisco” and “Rocket” cherry varieties could encourage an earlier U.K. season.
May 08 , 2013

U.S. authorities propose market access for Malaysian tropical fruits

APHIS has proposed treatment methods for the import of three different Malaysian tropical fruits into the U.S.
May 08 , 2013

Coca-Cola to invest US$2B in Florida citrus

Florida's orange industry has received an economic boost from the Coca-Cola Company.
May 07 , 2013

U.S.: Green Giant adds avocados to the mix

Green Giant Fresh will be selling avocados in the U.S. this year in conjunction with a major logistics company.
May 07 , 2013

Peruvian growers encouraged to invest in organic pineapples

Growing U.S. demand for pesticide-free pineapples could create market possibilities for Peru.
May 07 , 2013