Post Archive
South Africa forecasts rise in table grape production
South Africa's table grape crop estimate for this coming season has been pegged 3-6% higher than last year.
October 28 , 2015
U.S.: Avocados and fresh-cut drive strong Q3 for Fresh Del Monte
Fresh Del Monte managed to achieve a 43% rise in its net income this quarter, despite a less profitable banana segment.
October 27 , 2015
"Seeing is believing" for GM Arctic Apple
OSF demonstrated a major benefit its non-browning apple can provide to smoothie-lovers at the PMA Fresh Summit.
October 27 , 2015
Turbana communication refresh 'embodies company's evolution'
A U.S. banana importer says its new slogan shows the positive impacts on communities where fruit is produced.
October 27 , 2015
Mexico, after the storm
During PMA Fresh Summit, Mexican growers discussed their operations' experiences with Hurricane Patricia, ranging from 'miracles' to crop damages and shipment delays.
October 26 , 2015
North American blueberry crop down in 2015
Preliminary USHBC estimates show the 2015 North American blueberry crop was lower for the first time in many years.
October 22 , 2015
Russia blocks 24MT Turkish grape load
Turkish grapes crossing the Black Sea to Russia were denied entry following the detection of Western flower thrips.
October 21 , 2015
British quinoa production booms with new Waitrose deal
After around five years of field trials, the British Quinoa Company is now growing commercial volumes of one of the food industry's most in vogue crops.
October 21 , 2015
U.K.: Tesco launches initiative to fight food waste
By cutting out part of the packing process, British retailer Tesco claims it has found a way to add up to two extra days of shelf life for a range of produce items.
October 20 , 2015
Taiwan contributes US$1M to Honduran avocado plant project
Taiwan is to provide the majority of funding for a project in Honduras that is expected to vastly increase avocado production.
October 20 , 2015
