More downward revisions for South African table grape crop

Table grape importers around the world ought not think higher year-on-year South African volumes will continue too much longer this season.

February 29 , 2016

Panama: Cocaine hidden under bananas, yams

Once again, cocaine has been intercepted in a drug bust associated with fresh produce.

February 26 , 2016

Opinion: Three lessons learned from Fruit Logistica

Robinson Fresh director of sales Gary York provides three take-homes from trade fair Fruit Logistica.

February 26 , 2016

Anti-food waste champion calls on Obama, Cameron to follow France'’s lead

The politician who spearheaded France's new food waste law has urged U.S. President Barack Obama to 'leave a legacy'.

February 26 , 2016

Australia: Costa Group announces US$58M berry growth investment plan

CEO Harry Debney says the plan reflects Costa's "high conviction" about fresh berry prospects locally and internationally over the long term.

February 26 , 2016

Tropicals take a hit in Japan's 2015 fruit import balance

Arrivals of pineapples, mangoes and papayas were down significantly in Japan last year.

February 25 , 2016

No guts, no glory for Sicilian round eggplant

Southern Seed's Gloria F1 variety has gained a consumer preference at home in Italy, and now the crop could be set for new European growing regions.

February 25 , 2016

U.S.: Washington apple sees bright future with fresh branding strategy

The new Sunrise Magic apple brand's marketing strategy will involve international markets at a later stage.

February 25 , 2016

Latam weather experts forecast drought, frosts in Pacific Basin after El Niño

"This year won't be so calm from a point of view of frosts in Chile and Argentina," says weather expert Fernando Santibáñez.

February 24 , 2016

Drug trade, dumping severely impacting banana pricing, says Del Monte

Del Monte's CEO explains why banana pricing has reached irrational levels on a global scale.

February 24 , 2016