Phoenix Media Network, Yentzen Consulting join forces

FreshFruitPortal.com will now form part of the same global network that includes publications such as PerishableNews.com and Produce Business Magazine.

October 14 , 2016

Europe: Red-fleshed apple project enters commercial phase

An international group of major apple companies is planning to take its novel varieties to key growing regions around the world.

October 14 , 2016

Driscoll's to include more growers in Fair Trade berry program

The initiative is set to add blackberries and blueberries to the program which delivers extra funds to community projects through all certified berries sold.

October 14 , 2016

Florida's orange volumes continue to plummet

Florida's Valencia orange volumes are projected to be down by a fifth this season, while other citrus categories also see substantial declines.

October 14 , 2016

Conditions bode well for 2017 NZ apple crop, says Bostock

Bostock New Zealand owner John Bostock said the outlook was positive thanks to mild weather and few frosts.

October 13 , 2016

Peru: Camposol appoints new corporate CEO

Having served as the head of the produce giant's seafood business, Jorge Luis Ramírez Rubio has now been promoted to corporate CEO of the entire food division.

October 13 , 2016

Could mangosteens help schizophrenia patients?

"We aren’t suggesting this is a wonder drug, but we must investigate potential new treatments which are safe," says the professor heading up the study.

October 13 , 2016

Chile forecasts slight rise in blueberry exports

The Chilean Blueberry Commission believes high inventories of frozen fruit in the U.S. will result in more exporters opting to sell to the fresh market.

October 13 , 2016

Poland the latest country to join Fairtrade

The newly established organization hopes to expand its product range in the country, including the introduction of Fairtrade bananas next year.

October 13 , 2016

U.S.: Sunkist expands exotic snack range

The head of Sunkist collaborator Snack It Forward says he 'truly believes he is reinventing the fruit snack'.

October 12 , 2016