Ecuadorian mango industry bets on e-commerce platforms in China

The Ecuadorian mango industry is hitting the Chinese market with a bang, carrying out a range of promotions on the country's online sales platforms.

December 12 , 2016

U.S.: FirstFruits Marketing set for first Opal apple exports

A representative of the U.S.'s exclusive marketer of the Opal apple says volumes are reaching peak levels.

December 09 , 2016

U.S. retail promotions drive 40% increase in mango sales during Q3

The National Mango Board has said an average of US$254 was spent by consumers on mangoes per store per week, up from US$211 last year.

December 09 , 2016

Industry heads praise California drought legislation

Industry representatives have echoed the words of Senator Dianne Feinstein - "this bill isn't perfect but I do believe it will help California".

December 08 , 2016

Young Entrepreneur: Could consumer-oriented baby apple trees take off?

The concept has been put forward by Dutch group Fairplant, which saw a fair amount of traffic at its stand during Interpoma.

December 08 , 2016

Opinion: Produce marketing trends to watch in 2017

From mobile marketing to getting the attention of Millennials, Bev Oster discusses key trends to watch for the year ahead. 

December 08 , 2016

Levarht brings Dutch style tomato growing to China

The partnership between the Dutch group and Beijing HongFu International Agriculture aims to "set a new standard" in Chinese growing techniques.

December 08 , 2016

California: Oppy enters berry JV with Hasegawa family

Oppy hailed the new partnership as "ushering in a new era" for providing a year-round strawberry supply to the market.

December 07 , 2016

State of the Market - Week 48, 2016

Chile exported its first European-bound peaches and nectarines to Europe recently, making the season slightly earlier than in 2015.

December 07 , 2016

U.S.: Taylor Farms' eco credentials get day in the sun with new solar facility

The new solar roof mount array covers almost four acres at the group's prepared fresh foods facility in Dallas.

December 07 , 2016