Will goldenberries transform from niche to mainstream?

Publication date: December 3, 2015

2015 marks the first year of goldenberries being imported to the US without the necessary cold treatment. Close to Colombia’s capital Bogotá, at 2,200 meters elevation, the Colombian government together with Aphis have declared a fruit-fly free area that is very suitable for growing goldenberries. Year-round supplies “We source our goldenberries exclusively from this area […]

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Steady papaya supplies from Mexico, Central American volumes increase

Publication date: December 3, 2015

Hurricane Patricia did less damage to Mexican agriculture than what was initially predicted, and supplies of many Mexican imports, papaya included, have remained steady in its wake. With attractive prices luring more Guatemalan growers into the market, Central American imports have been increasing over the years. “Supplies from Mexico have been steady and volumes from […]

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