Post Archive

Photo Gallery: Specialty Mexican produce on display

We show just some of the artistic displays and niche products that were on show at PMA Fresh Summit.
October 24 , 2016

U.S.: Rambutans "becoming more mainstream", says HLB Specialties exec

With a new approach to the exotic fruit, HLB Specialties is finding more interest in rambutans from retailers.
October 24 , 2016

U.S.: Mexican growers bet on crops for growing Asian, Latin populations

From long beans to litchis, jicamas to jalapeños, Mexican growers are increasingly looking to culturally-oriented crops to find their fortunes in the United States.
October 24 , 2016

NZ: Seeka undergoes rebrand to reflect produce diversity

Chief executive Michael Franks says the company now does a lot more than simply grow and export kiwifruit.
October 24 , 2016

U.S.: Veggie noodle craze spirals into retail market

On trend and no longer just a niche concept, the vegetable-based pasta market is now "al dente" and ready to be served.
October 24 , 2016

South Africa: Citrogold launches new mandarin hybrid

Further hectarage allocations of the Leanri will only be made in 2020 and will depend on the market response to the variety.
October 24 , 2016

Australia: TR4-infested farm settlement to proceed

Following the confirmation that another Queensland farm does not contain the disease, the buyout of the Tully property will now go ahead.
October 21 , 2016

Dole Asia to ramp up Philippine banana, pineapple production

Parent company Itochu plans to invest US$57.7 million to improve farming methods and increase productivity to overcome recent setbacks from Panama Disease Tropical Race 4 and weather events.
October 21 , 2016

Japan in BanaBay's sights this year

The Ecuadorian-British company made its first inroads into Singapore this year, and is finding increased Asian demand for organic and fairtrade fruit.
October 21 , 2016

Chile: ASOEX inks MoU with China Eastern Airlines

Cherries and blueberries are to be the focus of a new deal that will see improved airfreight logistics and promotion to the airline's passengers.
October 21 , 2016