Post Archive
New JV to market NZ-developed robotic apple packer globally
The technology, which identifies and places the apples in their trays, has the ability to safely handle up to 120 fruit per minute.
May 10 , 2018
ASOEX details complaints against Zespri
The Chilean Fruit Exporters Association's statement comes in response to declarations recently made by the New Zealand kiwifruit exporter.
May 09 , 2018
U.S.: Wonderful Pistachios launches first no shells campaign
The “Sometimes, Naked Is Better” campaign has some cheeky fun by covering up famous nude figures in classic works of art with outrageous clothing.
May 08 , 2018
Argentina: Apple and pear exports hit by Senasa labor dispute
Employees of phytosanitary watchdog Senasa have been on strike since last Friday.
May 04 , 2018
Higher banana prices help boost Del Monte's Q1 profits
CEO Mohammad Abu-Ghazaleh says that the recent acquisition of Mann Packing "already contributed robust one-month sales growth and profitability in the value-added product line without the implementation of any synergies."
May 02 , 2018
State of the Market - Week 17, 2018
Kiwifruit movement was reported to be slow in the U.S. market in week 17 due to low demand.
May 02 , 2018
Cherry industry must get quality right at the farm level, urges Aussie grower
Tim Jones of Wandin Valley Farms told attendees at the Global Cherry Summit that a "packing shed is not a hospital" where product can just be fixed up post-harvest.
May 02 , 2018
Smelly fruit causes 'gas' scare at Australian university
Hundreds of staff and students were evacuated from the Melbourne building on the weekend due to the stench.
May 02 , 2018
U.K.: Sainsbury's reaches deal with Walmart on proposed Asda merger
The game-changing deal would combine the U.K.'s second and third-largest supermarket chains.
April 30 , 2018
Historical London walking tour shapes LPS18 Partner Programme
Partners of those attending The London Produce Show can join a VIP history tour and pampering experience in the iconic city.
April 30 , 2018
