First bananas grown on New Zealand plantation

The east coast of New Zealand's North Island reportedly has the perfect climate for a burgeoning banana industry.

June 20 , 2018

U.K.: Tesco to sell green South African lemons amid low Spanish supplies

The retailer said that another reason behind its lifting of color quality specifications was to help cut down on food waste in the home by to an extra two days shelf life.

June 13 , 2018

Ukraine in line for Chinese cherry market access after Uzbekistan gets green light

Chinese officials are in Ukraine this week conducting a pest risk assessment, with negotiations between the countries now in their third year.

June 13 , 2018

Self-service pineapple slicing machine set for huge global growth

A Dutch Food Technology representative said at the London Produce Show that the first machines will be delivered to China in the coming weeks.

June 12 , 2018

China: Mr. Avocado launches in Hema supermarkets

The company also recently established an avocado farm in Yunnan in the southwest of the country, its first foray into domestic production.

June 09 , 2018

U.S.: "Perfect storm of demand" for jackfruit on East Coast

A retailer is selling more than 100 cases a week of the world's largest tree fruit at just one of its locations.

June 08 , 2018

Walmart sells majority of Brazil unit

Shares in Walmart rose more than 2 percent, with analysts saying the deal allows the company to focus on more promising markets.

June 07 , 2018

Global strawberry market continues to expand, report finds

The report's findings include a rise in production from all key producing countries and an increase in imports to the U.S.

June 04 , 2018

2018 London Produce Show’s Thought-Leader Breakfast features all-star cast of industry luminaries

Representatives from companies including ICA Sweden, Sainsbury's, Sysco Corporation, and Publix Super Markets will share their knowledge at the trade event in June.

May 24 , 2018

First Chilean lemons to be exported to U.S. via systems approach

A 6,000MT load of lemons was recently inspected and approved at a site in Chile, after U.S. authorities last month approved the new export protocol.