UAE: NRTC to strengthen direct links with South America

One of Dubai's leading fruit traders seeks to break down links in the chain to get South American produce to market more quickly.

September 22 , 2016

NZ: T&G launches online ordering platform

One New Zealand retail buyer says the new platform has revolutionized the way he purhases produce.

September 21 , 2016

U.S.: Del Monte slips banana flash mob into downtown Chicago

A Del Monte executive asks 'who wouldn’t stop to watch a bunch of bananas dancing in the middle of town?'

September 21 , 2016

U.S.: Naturipe invests in Harvest CROO Robotics

Naturipe Berry Growers adds to a growing list of investors in the technology which will involve a new prototype to be tested in the upcoming strawberry harvest.

September 21 , 2016

State of the Market - Week 37, 2016

Year-on-yera prices of Chilean avocados were up a third in the European market in week 37.

September 21 , 2016

U.S. seed group urges caution over industry mergers

As several major companies agree to mergers, a head of the U.S. seed industry has urged authorities to ensure competition will not be stifled.

September 21 , 2016

Chile to have 'first serious' avocado season in China

Chile's avocado promotions in China last season may have been few and far between, but this year the industry is stepping up its game.

September 20 , 2016

India: INI Farms' new branding targets children's health, food safety

The food safety standards taken for granted in the West are not as common in India, but INI Farms hopes to change that.

September 20 , 2016

Colombia: Ocati pushes for year-round exotic fruit supply

From pitahayas to organic granadillas, Ocati had a colorful display of fruit from Colombia, Ecuador and Peru at Asia Fruit Logistica.

September 20 , 2016

China still "on track" to be Zespri's biggest market despite trade disruption

Zespri's Simon Limmer says Japan and China and running 'neck and neck' in terms of volume this year, following a temporary suspension of shipments to the latter.

September 20 , 2016