U.K.: Tesco customers go bananas over price hike

The leading supermarket chain has increased prices of individual bananas in its inner-city stores, attributing the move to rising lease costs.

September 06 , 2018

Driscoll's creates 'berry picnic basket on wheels'

The berry company is expanding its national Berry Together campaign, creating a "one-of-a-kind experiential activation".

September 05 , 2018

U.S.: "The time for organic kiwifruit is now," says Oppy

Zespri's North American sales and marketing partner says organic green and SunGold from New Zealand will be available for the next few months.

September 04 , 2018

Australia welcomes FTA with Indonesia

Carrots and potatoes are two vegetable items expected to benefit most from the deal.

September 04 , 2018

U.S.: Mission Produce opens Oregon ripening and distribution center

The 58,000-square-feet facility expands the major avocado company's capabilities in the Pacific-Northwest.

September 04 , 2018

Climate change could lead to more, hungrier crop-eating insects

A team led by scientists at the University of Washington reports that the number of insects in today’s temperate, crop-growing regions will rise along with temperatures.

September 04 , 2018

Chinese banana grower urges caution on Cambodian plantation investments

The Chinese market opened up to Cambodia bananas last month, creating enticing opportunities for investors.

September 04 , 2018

Peru seeks to export to niche markets through banana diversification

Peru is hoping to import banana plants from Brazil, where a different varietal subgroup is predominant.

September 04 , 2018

Argentina resumes lemon exports to Japan

While lemon exports from Argentina to Japan have been allowed since 2003, authorized protocols on cold storage resulted in problems for Argentine producers and blocked sales.

September 03 , 2018

Social impact brand to kick off Argentine blueberry season, plans cherry expansion

"It's very different to what anybody else has been doing in this category, and it's something that is attractive to retailers."

September 03 , 2018