NZ: Seeka finds 2016 an "exciting" year with strong profit growth

Year highlights include record kiwifruit volume, a spike in avocado returns and new horizons in Australian kiwifruit production.

February 27 , 2017

Greenyard sales almost hit €1B in Q3

The Belgium-based foods company, which includes what used to be known as Univeg, notched a strong rise in sales for the period.

February 27 , 2017

U.S.: Limoneira buys majority stake in Chilean citrus grower

The investment is more than three times its initial Chilean investment in citrus packer Rosales in 2014.

February 27 , 2017

The Hass Horn: U.S. avocado consumption trend reversed in early 2017

For over a decade avocado consumption in North America has increased at a steady pace, but this has changed in the first eight weeks of 2017.

February 27 , 2017

Chilean Iniagrape-one exports could triple in 2017

After several years of gaining experience with a locally-developed variety, Chilean growers are getting a knack for producing it with full color and improved taste.

February 27 , 2017

India: Mahindra offers app-based farming advisory platform

MASL claims the new app "furthers the Government of India’s vision to digitise the agriculture sector".

February 24 , 2017

January stats signal tough markets for Chilean fresh fruit exports

Volume rose substantially while value fell as average prices dropped by a quarter. 

February 24 , 2017

Eat 10 daily portions of fruit and veg for a longer life, scientists claim

Millions of premature deaths could be prevented if people were to ramp up consumption of certain fruits and vegetables, according to new research.

February 24 , 2017

Opinion: Changing school food starts with changing minds

Beyond Green Sustainable Food Partners president Greg Christian gives his take on effective ways of getting school kids to eat more fruits and vegetables.

February 24 , 2017

Bonduelle to buy Ready Pac Foods

A France-based global giant in ready-to-eat foods has entered an agreement to purchase the U.S. market leader in single serve salad bowls.

February 23 , 2017