GreenCoop's enviro-friendly tomato project takes off in Central Europe

The group only uses renewable energy from geothermal sources, and its brand 'Happy Tomato from Rye Island' is taking market share from big European players in Slovakia, the Czech Republic and Hungary.

February 21 , 2017

Ecuador: Wana Bana turns heads at Fruit Logistica

It's often the case at fresh produce events that certain stands attract a lot of traffic, not because they are particularly well-known but rather their rare products are so unfamiliar.

February 15 , 2017

Mission Produce to open four new avocado ripening centers worldwide

During Fruit Logistica in Berlin, company executives discussed market development and their take on Latin American trade issues.

February 13 , 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 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

Culinary rumba for native Chilean rumpa fruit

A Chilean state-backed project hopes to make rumpa, a native cactus fruit similar to dragon fruit, a household name.

January 20 , 2017

Shipping availability critical to Ecuadorian mango opening in UAE

The Arabic country opened its mango market to Ecuador last week, but the industry will be looking to avoid a repeat of high freight costs like it has experienced with China.

January 19 , 2017

Chilean cherries in high gear for Chinese New Year

Weather conditions gave Chile an early cherry season for an earlier Chinese New Year, but the campaign has not been quite so clear-cut.

January 17 , 2017

India: Supermarkets gain from demonetization pain

India’s cash crunch may have become a blessing in disguise for traders who supply to supermarkets, but it has taken its toll on farmers, consumers and traditional wet markets.

January 16 , 2017