Israel: Orri Jaffa mandarins now grown using only biological controls

Around 11,000 hectares of Israeli citrus groves are not protected using biocontrols, including STI, biological insecticides and bait stations.

February 02 , 2018

Chile: Positive trial results for South African-bred blush pear

The Cape Rose variety has performed well in terms of size, firmness and sweetness.

January 30 , 2018

Mexico: Revamped Chiquita shipping service reaps dividends for Port Chiapas

The port's container movement has gone from just 264 in 2016 to 47,702 TEUs last year.

January 29 , 2018

NZ: Enzed Exotics' first kiwano exports of 2018 set sail for the U.S.

For those who haven’t tried a kiwano, Enzed Exotics' Vanessa Hutchings said the fruit had a unique flavor with notes of banana, passion fruit and lime.

January 22 , 2018

Modi apples land in India after new deal

CIV is confident of its future in Indian and Far Eastern markets despite the numerous challenges involved.

January 17 , 2018

India: IG International opens new cold storage facility in Mumbai

The new acquisition makes IG the second-largest cold chain company in India, according to director Tarun Arora.

January 10 , 2018

U.K.: Wealmoor, Limones Piuranos acquire major Peruvian mango exporter

As part of the acquisition, the Wong family will retain some of their shareholding in Sunshine Export.

January 08 , 2018

U.S.: Sun Belle to open larger berry distribution center in Miami

The move comes on the back of years of double-digit growth for the company.

January 02 , 2018

Brazilian mango exports surged in peak period

One of the world's top mango exporters has outdone itself this year in both sheer volume and overall value.

December 19 , 2017

Costa Rica: Dole pineapple workers open community center thanks to Fair Trade

"This certification acknowledges that we are striving to increase farm worker empowerment," says Renato Acuna, Dole's president for fresh fruit in Latin America.

December 18 , 2017