Post Archive
China: Joyvio ventures into the banana business
A major Chinese produce company has begun selling bananas imported from the Philippines, and may one day branch out to local and South American supply.
October 29 , 2015
Europe: Parliament rejects national GMO proposal
While EU member states are allowed to ban the cultivation of GM crops in their territories, they will not be able to prohibit imports.
October 29 , 2015
State of the Market - Week 43, 2015
Stocks of California table grapes during week 43 were 5% lower year-on-year.
October 28 , 2015
Catania Worldwide gears up for Mexican fig deal in the U.S.
Catania Worldwide plans to double its Mexican fig imports in 2015-16, but this year they won't only be going to Canada.
October 28 , 2015
Chilean tree nut industry to boost presence at PMA Fruittrade Latin America
A representative from Chile's tree nut and dried fruit sectors says revenues could near the US$1 billion mark this year.
October 28 , 2015
Mexico: Bananas, papayas bear brunt of hurricane damage
More than 10,000 hectares of banana and papaya farms have reportedly been affected across three Mexican states.
October 28 , 2015
U.K.: GM tomato efficiently produces disease-fighting compounds
A recent study discovered a GM tomato can produce the same quantity of Resveratrol found in 50 bottles of red wine.
October 28 , 2015
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
New brand touts "biggest greenhouse program in North America"
As SunSelect and Divemex expand production, they've teamed up with Oppy to launch the new brand 'Outrageously Fresh'.
October 27 , 2015
