Opinion: Russian produce market expectations amidst Import Embargo 2.0

The Russian food import embargo on sanctioning countries was presented as a boon for developing nations. For most, it was not.

July 15 , 2015

India: Tamil Nadu banana valley venture 'a game changer'

Inspired by Chiquita's growing methods, a group of Tamil Nadu banana farmers has forged a business model that gives strong returns and sweeter fruit than the Latin American competition.

July 14 , 2015

China Fruits Corp chairman raises US$34M, then goes missing

The head of a U.S.-listed Chinese fruit company is under investigation from police and faces a lawsuit from two disgruntled investors.

July 13 , 2015

Australia: Costa Group CEO to win big from IPO

The Herald Sun has reported Costa Group CEO Harry Debney could receive at least AUD$7.5 million when the produce firm goes public.

July 09 , 2015

NZ: Spider discoveries prompt Mexican table grape withdrawal

The Ministry of Primary Industries is working with all New Zealand retailers to take Mexican grapes off the shelves.

July 08 , 2015

Communist rebels damage Dole Philippines property

NPA rebels set off two bombs at a Dole Philippines facility on Saturday night, in what the army believes could have been an act of extortion.

July 07 , 2015

India: IG International to enter stock market

An executive from one of India's largest produce companies has reportedly said an IPO will be launched within a few years once revenues have tripled.

July 06 , 2015

The Ogg Blogg: A tourist’s taste of Turkish horticulture

On holiday meant no emails, no interviews and no stories, but no fruit and vegetables? You don't go to Turkey to escape the produce industry.

July 06 , 2015

U.K: WWII London bunker converted into subterranean farm

A Michelin-starred chef says he's looking forward to cooking with herbs and micro salads from 'the world's first underground urban farm'.

July 02 , 2015

U.S.: Seald Sweet launches 'colorful' packaging for Kiddie Clems

Following the success of its packaging for Mandarina-branded fruit, a U.S. produce distributor has launched a new design for its kid-orientated clementines.