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Opinion: Three lessons learned from Fruit Logistica

Robinson Fresh director of sales Gary York provides three take-homes from trade fair Fruit Logistica.
February 26 , 2016

Anti-food waste champion calls on Obama, Cameron to follow France'’s lead

The politician who spearheaded France's new food waste law has urged U.S. President Barack Obama to 'leave a legacy'.
February 26 , 2016

Argentina: El Niño wetness threatens Mendoza fruit production

Mendoza's plum, peach and grape growers are seeing significant losses and little support from the local government.
February 26 , 2016

Australia: Costa Group announces US$58M berry growth investment plan

CEO Harry Debney says the plan reflects Costa's "high conviction" about fresh berry prospects locally and internationally over the long term.
February 26 , 2016

Regulations review evaluates NZ kiwifruit export industry shake-up

Collaborative marketing and greater accountability at Kiwifruit New Zealand (KNZ) form part of a significant government review released today.
February 25 , 2016

Provocative photographer makes social comment on 'ugly fruit'

"This is a very personal project and not a job because I feel strongly on the issue," says artist Giorgio Cravero.
February 25 , 2016

Tropicals take a hit in Japan's 2015 fruit import balance

Arrivals of pineapples, mangoes and papayas were down significantly in Japan last year.
February 25 , 2016

No guts, no glory for Sicilian round eggplant

Southern Seed's Gloria F1 variety has gained a consumer preference at home in Italy, and now the crop could be set for new European growing regions.
February 25 , 2016

Indian group enters export sphere in sweet corn, bananas

With a patented packaging process for sealing cooked sweet corn, Y-Cook! has taken the Indian market by storm and is now about to start trial exports to Europe.
February 25 , 2016

U.S.: Washington apple sees bright future with fresh branding strategy

The new Sunrise Magic apple brand's marketing strategy will involve international markets at a later stage.
February 25 , 2016