E-grocery: Challenge or opportunity for reusable packaging?

IFCO CEO Wolfgang Orgeldinger looks at how the category has developed in Germany and Europe, and what part his company could play in an e-commerce future.

January 18 , 2017

Southern Mexican wind damage unlikely to blow over U.S. mango imports

The industry is still assessing the impacts of devastating winds that damaged mango orchards in Oaxaca last week.

January 18 , 2017

Negotiations advance for Brazilian traceability program

A successful program focused on stamping out excess pesticide residues is set to expand to more states following a successful pilot in Santa Catarina.

January 18 , 2017

State of the Market - Week 2, 2017

Issues with fuel supply in Mexico delayed some shipments of avocados into the U.S. in week 2.

January 18 , 2017

Dutch importer expects "very difficult" EU orange market

A Dutch importer has accused Egyptian orange exporters of using Europe as a "dumping ground".

January 17 , 2017

U.K.: Major supermarket develops matchmaking app to cut food waste

The Wal-Mart subsidiary's new app connects suppliers of unwanted food with companies who can make use of it.

January 17 , 2017

Table grape varietal reconversion underway at Capespan Namibia

A recent upgrade for the company's river pumping station will allow for hectarage to be increased by a quarter over the coming years.

January 17 , 2017

Produce industry launches draft Ethical Charter on farm labor practices

"This is something that’s here to stay," outgoing PMA CEO Bryan Silbermann tells Fresh Fruit Portal.

January 16 , 2017

Australia: Lower presence for U.S. fresh produce in first nine months of 2016

The figures come despite market access breakthroughs in recent years for stonefruit and a good retail presence in table grapes

January 16 , 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