Mangoes in Charts: Putting Peru's grower strike in context with South America's market evolution

Following a period of rising volumes and prices, prices leveled out considerably in 2016, changing the landscape for the industry.

December 04 , 2018

Compac's new Sizer Simulator 'removes packhouse trial and error', says CEO

We chat with Mike Riley about the company's innovative new tool, the recently announced partnership with AVEVA, and the 'great journey' the company has been on with TOMRA.

November 23 , 2018

Australia: Costa enters deal to acquire NCF farms

The deal will help the country's leading integrated grower consolidate its position in Australia's two leading fruit export crops - citrus and table grapes.

November 15 , 2018

Smelly fruit removed from plane after passengers complain

Around two tons of durian fruit in the cargo hold of a plane in Indonesia had to be removed after passengers complained about the stench.

November 08 , 2018

U.K.: SH Pratt announces bespoke controlled distribution facility

The company's new distribution warehouse, slated to open next month, promises to be 'the fastest, the freshest and leanest' of its kind, helping drive fresh produce across the supply chain.

October 29 , 2018

Flies play important pollination role in Arctic region, study finds

The abundance of a relative of the ubiquitous housefly has been found to impact the seed production of northern plants.

October 25 , 2018

Cocaine discovered in berry shipment at U.S.-Canada border

U.S. officers arrested a Canadian man following an inspection on the Blue Water Bridge that discovered 280 pounds of the drug hidden in Mexico-origin blackberries

October 23 , 2018

Valvilla Produce: Socially responsible production from farm to table

Mexico-based company Valvilla Produce is aiming to become a global supplier of avocados under the model of "doing things right".

October 18 , 2018

Q&A: Suntreat takes sweet to a new level with Sumo Citrus, its pairing with vineyards

The Amsterdam Produce Summit exhibitor from California boasts a bevy of fruit varieties and as well as a unique partnership with Columbine Vineyards.

October 15 , 2018

Florida orange volumes forecast up by 76% in 2018-19

The Florida Citrus Mutual hopes this season will be a new start for growers in that state, which has been ravaged by citrus greening disease and was last year hit by Hurricane Irma.

October 11 , 2018