Lett-uce celebrate again: Rijk Zwaan wins Fruit Logistica Innovation Award

A lettuce variety with delayed pinking narrowly beat out cracking nuts from the Philippines to win the prestigious award.

February 10 , 2017

Pipfruit NZ chief takes top role at SHAFFE

The Southern Hemisphere Association of Fresh Fruit Exporters (SHAFFE) has sworn in a new president during Fruit Logistica in Berlin.

February 10 , 2017

U.K.: Tipping the Iceberg

"It’s not about the monetary side of things, it’s just desperately sad," said a U.K. supplier following a recent visit to his growers in southern Spain.

February 10 , 2017

First pomegranate season with U.S.-bound exports gets underway for Peru

Peru's pomegranate exports have been growing at a rate of 25-30% annually for the last three years.

February 10 , 2017

Bayer launches new snacking cucumber brand

Bayer hopes to make its mark on the growing convenience foods market with the new snacking vegetable brand 'Minigustos'.

February 10 , 2017

South African farmer develops 'Tree Hog' unit for more efficient irrigation

Could a simple injection molded plastic unit be a lifesaver for farmers struggling under the ongoing drought?

February 09 , 2017

Indian table grape exporters upbeat as campaign gets underway

Exporters based in a major growing region say weather conditions have boosted crop quality this year, and expect a strong campaign in the European market.

February 02 , 2017

South Africa: Winds and hail hit banana, avocado production in Limpopo

A banana industry representative says prices could increase by up to 20% in the local market over the coming months due to reduced volumes.

January 31 , 2017

Freshmax CEO denies group is for sale

Peter Ellis claims reports of a sale are just "speculation" but he can "never say never to anything".

January 30 , 2017

U.S. Jalisco halt is definitely about potatoes, claims Mexican avocado rep

APEAM head Ramon Paz says prices would need to be “revised” in the event of an import tax in the U.S.

January 27 , 2017