Brazilian firm to capitalize on growing avocado demand

A Brazilian Hass avocado exporter plans a significant increase in production over the coming years.

February 17 , 2014

Opinion: set the Valentine's Day mood with fresh produce

Karen Caplan of Frieda’s Specialty Produce shares some aphrodisiacal fruit ideas to celebrate Valentine's Day.

February 14 , 2014

NZ: T&G to make first Enza Red commercial shipment to Australia

T&G CEO Alastair Hulbert discuses operational expectations for kiwifruit, apples, grapes and blueberries.

February 13 , 2014

Germany: BayWa plans South American grape JV

BayWa CEO Klaus Lutz talks about international sourcing plans for three key fruits.

February 13 , 2014

U.K.: Port of Dover eyes perishables through new terminal plan

The volume of fresh produce coming into the U.K could shoot up if plans to build a new cargo terminal at Dover get off the ground.

February 13 , 2014

Fruit imports have grown despite slowdown, says Dürbeck

The head of one of Europe's oldest fruit distributors discusses supply and demand trends for Germany and Eastern Europe

February 12 , 2014

CPMA hails opportunities from upcoming Canada-EU trade deal

While details remain unknown, the Canadian produce industry will look to make the most of a European trade pact.

February 12 , 2014

Apples to rise as pears fall in Southern Hemisphere

While Southern Hemisphere apples can expect an uptick this year, pears will not follow their lead.

February 11 , 2014

Finnish retail worker union to boycott Thai pineapple juices

A follow-up report from Finnwatch has led to a planned three-day warehouse boycott of some Thai fruit juices.

February 11 , 2014

United Fresh: farm bill victory for specialty crops

Robert Guenther highlights research and nutritional funding for specialty crops in the latest U.S. farm bill.

February 07 , 2014