Thermo King says exporters can reach new destinations with 'active' CA tech

By using technology that actively controls the atmosphere in reefer containers, Thermo King says produce can be shipped much further than normal while retaining much of its original quality.

January 05 , 2015

Year 2014 in Review - First Half

Warning signs for a potential Russian produce embargo were at play during an eventful first half of 2014.

December 29 , 2014

Prospects lifted for Pakistani kinnow exporters

Russia's EU and U.S. import ban has comes as good news to Pakistan's shippers of a certain mandarin variety.

December 24 , 2014

FAO calls for global response to deadly banana disease

The UN's FAO and its partners plan to launch a new program to stop the spread of Fusarium wilt disease.

December 24 , 2014

AgriNurture sells stake in southern Philippines banana plantation

A Philippine agricultural group has sold its share in a banana plantation, which will now be a sourcing partner.

December 19 , 2014

U.K.: Waitrose offers up Brazilian grape selection

Waitrose will stock various table grape varieties such as Sweet Mayabelle for the festive season.

December 18 , 2014

U.S.: North Carolina sweet potato production soars

North Carolina is boosting its sweet potato volumes to keep up with a huge national demand growth.

December 18 , 2014

SeekaFresh delivers record returns

Seeka's program primarily for Class 2 kiwifruit into Australia is paying much higher than industry averages.

December 16 , 2014

Belgium: Strike action could tarnish our reputation, says Port of Antwerp

There are about 50 vessels blocked from entering or leaving an important fruit import hub in Europe.

December 15 , 2014

Peruvian strawberry exports climb in 2014

Peru has witnessed solid growth for its frozen strawberry industry this year, with buoyant demand in the U.S. and Canada.