Post Archive
U.K.: Tesco worker finds £1M cocaine stash in banana boxes
Thames Valley Police have confirmed Class A drugs were found in a fruit consignment at a supermarket in Wokingham.
July 29 , 2015
Fresh Del Monte exec "not so optimistic" about European banana market
Mohammad Abu-Ghazaleh says Northern European banana buyers are now showing a preference for second grade fruit, while in Germany prices are 'below cost'.
July 29 , 2015
Exchange rate favors crop conversion and fruit industry investment, says Chilean nursery group
With the Chilean currency now at 665 CLP to the dollar, growers can take care of delayed investments in their own competitiveness, says Jorge Valenzuela.
July 29 , 2015
U.S.: Fresh Del Monte stays the course in Q2
Melon, pineapple and tomato sales were down for Fresh Del Monte in the second quarter, but strong performances in bananas and fresh-cut foods kept results stable.
July 28 , 2015
China: WeChat, Taobao sellers market bogus 'Chilean' cherries online
It's not just fake Taylor Swift merchandise that has appeared on Chinese e-commerce sites lately, with fraudulent 'Chilean' cherries now pitched to consumers as well.
July 28 , 2015
Opinion: Making the world a better place with transparent community funding
Bev Oster discusses the long-standing GROW program and how it has benefited banana-growing communities in Mexico and Ecuador.
July 28 , 2015
Australia: CSIRO to prepare literature review on pear health
Good for gut health with some varieties helpful for warding off hangovers, pears are in the spotlight as part of an Australian industry-backed study into nutrition.
July 28 , 2015
Australia: U.K. firm raises stake in Costa Group
Mondrian Investment Partners has increased its shareholding in the recently floated Costa Group, albeit by a whisker.
July 28 , 2015
NZ fruit exports achieve record figure for 2014-15
Better prices and higher volumes helped push up New Zealand's fruit exports by 20% in the year to June.
July 28 , 2015
"Nasty" fungus slows Indian mango exports in 2015
Despite setbacks this year, an Indian mango industry leader remains philosophical about the sector's export future.
July 28 , 2015
