An increase of 117.54 per cent in the export of vegetables and 68.69 per cent in fruits have been observed during the first half of the current fiscal year 2009-10. According to a report by the statistical department, during the period Read the rest of this entry »
With the ultimate goal to deliver a comprehensive potato message of nutrition, taste and convenience, the Colorado Potato Administrative Committee is tailoring its marketing plan to include foodservice and retail buyers as well as the end consumer. Read the rest of this entry »
YottaMark Inc. announced Feb. 2 that its “HarvestMark” fresh food traceability solution was selected by leading Ontario greenhouse produce shippers Huron Produce Ltd. and Jem-D International. Read the rest of this entry »
It is unanimous: Foodservice operators nationwide were happy to bid farewell to 2009. Read the rest of this entry »
A wide mix of imported fruit continues to grow wider for Fisher Capespan USA LLC, based here. Read the rest of this entry »
Last week passed without any major changes in the prices of citrus fruit. Prices of lemons were constant – 45 – 46 PLN (11.31-11.56 €)/10 kg. Read the rest of this entry »
Peru is likely to export at least 9,000 metric tons (MT) of fresh mangoes – Kent variety – to Japan within the next five years after having announced the introduction of this product into that market, said the Peruvian Association of Mango Producers and Exporters (APEM). Read the rest of this entry »
The Government of Canada is to invest in British Columbia’s organics industry to allow local farmers to take advantage of new research and growing market opportunities. Read the rest of this entry »
As the Peruvian deal gives way to Mexico, asparagus importers and shippers look forward to brisk movement of promotable supplies. Read the rest of this entry »
OK, this is big news. Normally I wouldn’t use the Gilroy Dispatch as my primary source, but as we all know, Gilroy, Calif. bills itself as the Garlic Capital of the World. Read the rest of this entry »