Fresh Del Monte profits almost doubled in Q1

Lower per unit costs and higher volumes created the perfect storm for Fresh Del Monte's banana and pineapple businesses in the first quarter.

May 04 , 2016

U.S.: Giumarra watermelons to be seasoned and in-season

Through its brand Nature's Partner the company will team up with Tajin Seasonings to promote watermelons grown in Sonora, Mexico.

May 04 , 2016

Plastic covers worth their weight in gold for Chilean kiwifruit

Based on the results of rigorous studies, consultant and grower Christian Abud says the technology is a matter of "life or death" for Chile's gold kiwifruit industry.

May 03 , 2016

Australia: APAL looks to Middle East for Pink Lady market development

APAL has teamed up with LucaZara in the UAE to help boost quality perceptions for Pink Lady apples in the Middle East.

April 28 , 2016

Turkey: Alara expects "limited" cherry exports to China this year

While Turkey's leading cherry grower has a new market in China, the group sees strong demand in the EU and Russia.

April 27 , 2016

Australia pledges donation to Global Crop Diversity Trust

The Australian Government will give US$3.9 million to the group that oversees the Svalbard Seed Vault in Norway.

April 21 , 2016

NZ govt teams up with Alibaba to boost Chinese trade

The deal means New Zealand has joined the likes of other Southern Hemisphere agricultural nations like Australia, Chile and Peru.

April 19 , 2016

Electrically charged solution increases produce shelf life

"Such small things can actually make a huge difference in the whole food supply chain," says a British researcher.

April 19 , 2016

U.S.: APHIS buys time on European pome fruit import decision

U.S. authorities are extending the comment period for a proposed rule to import European apple and pear imports.

April 18 , 2016

China destroys Philippine banana imports

Chinese inspection authorities have destroyed almost 100MT of Philippine bananas in the past month.