Post Archive
U.S.: Grainger Farms bankruptcy prompts land sell-off
A Florida tomato group is selling 1,151 acres of farmland in Immokalee, along with a range of equipment including irrigation pumps and tractors.
August 04 , 2015
The Packaging Pitch: Change is good
Marketing expert Lisa Cork discusses a recent citrus case study that reinforces the importance of taking new approaches to packaging.
August 03 , 2015
Chile: Eco-packs a punch against blueberry rot in-transit
Chilean researchers have applied natural ingredients to clamshells, in a bid to keep blueberries in better shape for long distance travel.
August 03 , 2015
Monsanto strengthens vegetable research in India
The Indian arm of Monsanto is mimicking its St. Louis crop research center on the outskirts of Bangalore.
August 03 , 2015
Downy mildew raises E. coli probability in lettuce
USDA scientists have found the presence of a common lettuce disease increases the chances of E. coli bacteria infecting the leaves.
August 03 , 2015
China Fruits Corp scandal leaves franchisees, staff, suppliers and shoppers in disarray
Not only has Chen Quanlong's disappearance left investors in the dark, but consumers with prepaid cards cannot use them in his now defunct fruit retail stores.
July 30 , 2015
U.S.: Fresh Del Monte announces US$300M share buyback scheme
The Fresh Del Monte leadership may not be optimistic about the European banana market, but the board certainly appears bullish on the multinational's growth prospects.
July 30 , 2015
Jingold nets soccer star to kick kiwifruit goals in South Korea
One of Korea's leading soccer stars is promoting Chilean-grown kiwifruit marketed under an Italian brand.
July 29 , 2015
Fresh Del Monte exec "not so optimistic" about European banana market
Mohammad Abu-Ghazaleh says Northern European banana buyers are now showing a preference for second grade fruit, while in Germany prices are 'below cost'.
July 29 , 2015
Opinion: Making the world a better place with transparent community funding
Bev Oster discusses the long-standing GROW program and how it has benefited banana-growing communities in Mexico and Ecuador.
July 28 , 2015
