U.S.: Produce Pay becomes latest Blue Book registered developer

Produce Pay has invested heavily in its new online marketplace platform focused on the fruit and vegetable industry.

June 28 , 2017

#Watermelondress - Instagram's latest craze

Watermelon growers the world over are dressed for success thanks to a light-hearted new trend on Instagram.

June 28 , 2017

NZ kiwifruit revenue to surge 135% by 2030, economists predict

The estimate is based on prices holding steady in the face of a huge influx of gold kiwifruit supply.

June 27 , 2017

Uzbek president dismantles fresh produce export monopoly

UzAgroExport, set up in 2016, ended up presenting bureaucratic obstacles for growers.

June 27 , 2017

Climate change drives Indian apple farms to higher altitudes

Rising temperatures in the major Indian apple-growing state of Himachal Pradesh are pushing cultivation to higher areas.

June 27 , 2017

U.K.: Speedy one-hour home delivery service courtesy of new Tesco app

Customers in certain parts of London can get their fruit, vegetables and other groceries delivered to their door in just 60 minutes, with a two-hour delivery option also available.

June 27 , 2017

NZ: Kiwifruit Claim plaintiffs confident ahead of August High Court date against MPI

"I congratulate the industry for their continued marketing plan within the world. That’s all good, but that doesn’t take away the fact that there were losses," says claim chairman John Cameron.

June 26 , 2017

Western Growers to award highest honor to pioneer David Gill

The co-founder of Gill's Onions has been able to overcome adversity to become an example of visionary leadership for the produce industry.

June 26 , 2017

Zesty outlook for Colombian lime exporter

With year-round production and rapidly growing exports, one major shipper is now hoping to make further inroads into the European market.

June 26 , 2017

Australian banana sector honors former leader

From the Cyclone Yasi recovery to tackling disease threats like banana freckle and TR4, Doug Phillips has been awarded for his outstanding leadership in the sector.

June 26 , 2017