Post Archive
India: Bananas battered by rain as flooding crisis deepens in Chennai
Banana farmers in the Chennai are struggling to get good prices for their fruit following a spate of heavy downpours.
December 07 , 2015
Mexican mango exports jump 10%
The Mexican mango industry is currently gearing up for the next season, set to kick off in January.
December 04 , 2015
Spanish researchers triple figs' shelf life
By packing figs with micro-perferated films, scientists say they can inhibit the growth of destructive microorganisms.
December 01 , 2015
Q&A: Zespri eyes more Chinese kiwifruit production deals like Shaanxi MoU
Zespri COO Simon Limmer discusses kiwifruit production plans in China, where market growth is both an "amazing opportunity and a slightly ominous threat".
November 26 , 2015
Peruvian grape deal takes off in North America
El Niño's effects on northern Peruvian grapes may only extend to the latest varieties, says a Capespan exec who is also taking a cautious approach to the Chilean campaign.
November 26 , 2015
Europe to create 'stabilization mechanism' for Ecuadorian banana trade
With Ecuador set to join a trade agreement between Europe, Colombia and Peru, some EU ministers are concerned about how local growers could be impacted.
November 26 , 2015
Fruitday hopes to create 'China's Sunkist'
Fruitday.com has historically been mostly involved with imports, but with a new citrus program it hopes to build traction for local fruit.
November 23 , 2015
China: Shenzhen Yuanxing to grow direct Chilean fruit import program
With support from Miko Asia, a Chinese fruit company plans to build a long-term business with Chilean crops.
November 23 , 2015
U.S.: 'Critical time' for California melon industry
A symposium soon to be held by the California Melon Research Board will address key industry issues including the ongoing drought.
November 20 , 2015
Follow the Frieda: Playful branding seeks out younger consumers
Frieda's Specialty Produce CEO Karen Caplan discusses a new brand and footage that didn't make the 'Fear No Fruit' documentary.
November 19 , 2015
