U.S. organic apples sales rise by nearly a quarter in Q4 2011

Both organic and ordinary apples posted increases in price and volume sales in the U.S., according to a recent study.

March 05 , 2012

Mexico pineapple exports set to jump with new packing plant

New Mexican pineapple packaging center to export 45,000MT by 2014.

March 05 , 2012

The Packaging Pitch: when stickers miss the point

Marketing expert Lisa Cork looks at stickers that fail to educate consumers about product benefits.

March 01 , 2012

Ecuador: Volcanic ash boosts fruit yields by 10% in Tungurahua

Volcanic ash increases fruit yields in Ecuador's Tungurahua region attracting many people back to the industry.

March 01 , 2012

NZ govt should follow USDA lead on organics, says industry association

Rick Carmont questions how New Zealand can promote a clean and green image without a government organic policy.

March 01 , 2012

Market Pulse Week 8 - 2012

February 29 , 2012

Market Pulse Week 8 - 2012

Chile's high quality blueberries commanded premium prices in the U.S.

February 29 , 2012

T&G posts US$15.9 million losses for 2011 due to Psa-V

New Zealand grower and exporter T &G posted losses last year due to Psa and the weak European economy.

February 28 , 2012

Chile apple breeders hope for new variety release in 2017

A Chilean apple breeding program aims to offset the negative effects of club variety exclusivity.

February 23 , 2012

Aussie growers look to change Horticultural Code

A group of Australian growers has met with wholesalers in Canberra to discuss changing the Horticultural Code.

February 20 , 2012